Quality Transformation Engineer

Moog; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k matching

Stock purchase plan

HSA/FSA

PTO

Relocation aid

Tuition assistance

Mentorship

Leadership development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Quality Transformation Engineer to advance the enterprise-wide quality journey. You will develop, standardize, and deploy systems embedding quality from supplier to final assembly, ensuring defect-free products and customer satisfaction.

You will lead supplier quality, audits, and continuous improvement, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and customers to embed quality in design through production, while mentoring teams in SPC and PFMEA tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field or an associate degree with 3+ years in quality.
• Experience in team-based manufacturing and travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain standardized quality systems across manufacturing and supply chain.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to reduce defects and improve reliability.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to reduce variation and process complexity.
• Manage supplier quality performance, audits, and corrective actions.
• Apply 8D, DMAIC, A3, and 5-Why methodologies to identify root causes.

Skills

Quality systems

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean/Shingo principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree with 3 years quality experience

Tools

SPC

PFMEA

8D problem solving

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 Details

Job Title: Quality Transformation Engineer Reporting To: Manager, Quality Transformation Work Schedule: Onsite – Murphy, NC

About the Role

Our Moog Industrial Group is looking for a Quality Transformation Engineer to join them. You will report to the Quality Transformation Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Murphy, North Carolina. The Quality Transformation Engineer plays a critical role in advancing Moog’s enterprise-wide Quality Transformation journey. This role is responsible for developing, standardizing, and deploying systems that embed quality into every step of the value stream — from supplier through final assembly and shipment. This includes ensuring that all external suppliers meet Moog’s performance expectations for delivery, quality, and conformance to design specifications, and that customers receive defect‑free, reliable products. The engineer will occasionally engage directly with customers to support audits, resolve product or process issues, and collaborate on improvement initiatives that strengthen Moog’s reputation as a trusted partner.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality excellence across manufacturing and the supply chain by developing and sustaining standardized quality systems, improving process capability, and implementing Built‑In Quality principles.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to reduce defects, improve reliability, and ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing variation, waste, and process complexity.
• Manage supplier quality performance, audits, qualifications, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, A3, 5‑Why) to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Analyze quality and supplier performance data to drive proactive improvements and support real‑time performance monitoring.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, coach teams and suppliers on quality tools, SPC, PFMEA, and mistake‑proofing techniques.
• Support quality transformation initiatives and promote continuous improvement aligned with Lean/Shingo principles.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and customers to ensure quality is built into products and processes from design through production.
• Represent Quality during customer reviews, audits, investigations, and supplier engagement activities.

Requirements

To be considered for a Quality Transformation Engineer role, here’s typically what you’ll need to bring with you….

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field or a bachelor's degree with relative work experience to a quality role.
• An associate degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience in a quality role.
• Experience functioning in a team‑based manufacturing environment is preferred.
• This role may be required to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.

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

Salary Range Transparency: Murphy, NC $60,000.00–$80,000.00

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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