Quality Control & Process Improvement Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the Buffalo site quality team, guiding inspection, testing, and non-conformance processes. You will establish robust measurement systems and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role requires extensive SPC/MSA experience, CMMs and vision system know-how, and strong leadership to develop technicians and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

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 SPC, MSA, Process Capability Studies, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management Systems, and ISO 9001/AS9100 or similar.

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.
• Manage MRB and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Analyze quality metrics and drive SPC and defect-prevention initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Inspection systems

Metrology

Dimensional inspection

Calibration systems

Nonconformance management

Corrective actions

SPC

MSA

Process capability

Root cause analysis

Quality management systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Materials review

Precision machining

CMMs

Vision systems

Advanced inspection tech

Minitab

ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical discipline

Tools

CMMs

Vision systems

Advanced inspection technologies

Minitab

Job description

Moog Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the Buffalo site quality team, guiding inspection, testing, and non-conformance processes. You will establish robust measurement systems and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role requires extensive SPC/MSA experience, CMMs and vision system know-how, and strong leadership to develop technicians and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.