Quality Engineering Manager

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k with matching

Employee stock purchase plan (select U

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Moog Military Aircraft LLC in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Quality Engineering Manager to lead the Quality Engineering function for Electronic Operations at the East Aurora site. You will drive product and process quality, develop a high-performing team, and ensure regulatory and customer compliance with proactive quality practices.

The role partners with supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and customers to promote safety, lean principles, and Moog values across the organization.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of engineering, quality, or manufacturing experience in a regulated industry.
• Minimum 2 years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, statistical methods, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, and other quality improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with customers, regulatory agencies, and government contract requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Quality Engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Establish and achieve quality objectives, including COPQ reduction, nonconformance reduction, and NPI readiness.
• Partner with supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection teams to improve product quality and operational performance.
• Drive proactive quality initiatives and risk mitigation strategies across operations and the supplier base.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, government, and company quality requirements and policies.
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for significant quality issues and product failures.
• Provide technical leadership and training in statistical methods, DOE, and SPC.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality engineering

Statistical methods

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DOE

SPC

Lean Six Sigma

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 Engineering Manager

Reporting To

Director, AG Site Operations

Work Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Our team in Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Quality Engineering Manager to join them. You’ll report to the Site Electronic Operations Director and will have an onsite schedule in East Aurora, NY. The Quality Engineering Manager leads the Quality Engineering function for Electronic Operations at Moog's East Aurora Military Aircraft Group site. This role is responsible for driving product and process quality, developing a high-performing team, ensuring regulatory and customer compliance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. Working closely with supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and customer representatives, the Quality Engineering Manager champions proactive quality practices that promote safety, open dialog and transparency, lean principles, Moog values and engagement throughout the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Quality Engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Establish and achieve quality objectives, including Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction, nonconformance reduction, and New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness.
• Partner with supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection teams to improve product quality and operational performance.
• Drive proactive quality initiatives and risk mitigation strategies across operations and the supplier base.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, government, and company quality requirements and policies.
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for significant quality issues and product failures.
• Provide technical leadership and training in the application of statistical methods, problem-solving tools, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Develop and maintain effective inspection and quality control plans aligned with product and business risk.
• Build strong relationships with customers, government representatives, and regulatory agencies, including FAA and defense contract stakeholders.
• Coordinate quality activities across functions and represent Quality in contract reviews, audits, and management reviews.
• Manage department operating and capital budgets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of engineering, quality, or manufacturing experience in a regulated industry.
• Minimum 2 years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, statistical methods, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, and other quality improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated success driving quality performance, compliance, and operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with customers, regulatory agencies, and government contract requirements is preferred.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), 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
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $125,000.00–$175,000.00 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.

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