Quality Control Manager

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending and HSA

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. at the East Aurora site is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the Quality Control team onsite, driving robust inspection, testing, validation, and non-conformance management across the manufacturing environment to uphold quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The role oversees calibration, metrology, MSA, and SPC activities, coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum five years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading and developing a team and inspection systems along with metrology and nonconformance management.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, MSA, and process capability studies.
• Experience with CMMs, metrology, and calibration.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or other regulated quality systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with materials review and nonconforming material management.
• Experience with precision machining and complex manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Control Technicians, Inspectors, and Receiving Inspection personnel.
• Manage inspection operations including receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections.
• Establish and maintain inspection standards, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with customer, engineering, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee calibration, metrology, and inspection equipment programs.
• Lead MSA, including GR&R and measurement capability studies.
• Support new product introductions, product transfers, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Manage the Material Review Board (MRB) process and nonconforming material disposition.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Analyze quality metrics including FPY, scrap, rework, COPQ, defect rates, and inspection effectiveness.
• Drive SPC, process capability improvements, and defect prevention initiatives.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts using 8D, A3, 5 Why, DMAIC, and PDCA.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Engineering, and Compliance teams to resolve quality issues and support audits, product launches, and strategic improvement projects.

Skills

Quality leadership

Team development

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

SPC

MSA

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or related technical discipline

Tools

CMMs

Vision systems

Minitab

Calibration equipment

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Quality Control Manager

Reporting To

Mgr., Quality Assurance

Work Schedule

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

MoogICS team is currently seeking a Quality Control Manager to join the East Aurora site Quality team. In this onsite role you will provide leadership to a team of Quality Control and Inspection Technicians while establishing and maintaining effective inspection, testing, validation, and non-conformance management processes. You will drive a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement by ensuring robust inspection systems, effective measurement processes, and proactive quality control activities throughout the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with: Leading and developing a team Inspection systems Metrology Dimensional inspection Calibration systems Nonconformance management Corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of: Statistical Process Control (SPC) Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Process Capability Studies Root Cause Analysis Quality Management Systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with materials review and non-conforming material management.
• Experience with precision machining and complex manufacturing processes.
• Experience with coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), vision systems, and advanced inspection technologies.
• Experience with Minitab or equivalent statistical software.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or other regulated quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Control Technicians, Inspectors, and Receiving Inspection personnel.
• Manage inspection operations including receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections.
• Establish and maintain inspection standards, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with customer, engineering, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee calibration, metrology, and inspection equipment programs.
• Lead Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including GR&R and measurement capability studies.
• Support new product introductions, product transfers, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Manage the Material Review Board (MRB) process and nonconforming material disposition.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Analyze quality metrics including FPY, scrap, rework, COPQ, defect rates, and inspection effectiveness.
• Drive Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability improvements, and defect prevention initiatives.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts using methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5 Why, DMAIC, and PDCA.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Engineering, and Compliance teams to resolve quality issues and support audits, product launches, and strategic improvement projects.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $100,000.00-$135,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

Additional Requirement

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.