Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a Sr Supplier Quality Engineer in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on evaluating supplier performance, reducing costs, and improving cycle times through statistical analysis and problem solving.

You will lead the Quality Group and guide supplier quality practices across assigned commodities. Required is a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of supplier quality experience, willingness to travel up to 25%, and the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of technical experience in supplier quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement receiving inspection plans including source inspection and ship-to-stock.

Skills

Inspection planning

Supplier evaluations

Corrective actions

Data analysis

Travel willingness

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MDR database

IHS

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

Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Reporting To

Manager, Quality Sys. & Process

Work Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog WNY Defense Business Unit (Space and Defense Group) is looking for a Sr Supplier Quality Engineer. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer has the responsibility to evaluate supplier performance and take action to improve the cost effectiveness and cycle times associated with supplied products. Responsibility for optimizing appraisal and prevention costs associated with supplied parts, materials and services, through complex statistical analysis and problem solving. In addition, the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer provides technical direction to the Quality Group and is a technical resource for in the areas of statistics, department operations and procedures and the supplier base.

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of technical experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or related experience.
• 5 years of experience should include inspection planning, supplier evaluations and corrective actions.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% to supplier sites as needed
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.

As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for the following

• Inspection Planning: Develop and implement plans for receiving inspection including source inspection, ship-to-stock, skip lot and standard plans for commodities where appropriate. Implement improvements based upon experience. Provide statistical expertise for SPC, Design Of Experiments, Data Analysis and planning and Capability studies for assigned commodities and as required to support Supplier Quality Engineers and supplier personnel.
• Data Collection And Analysis: Collect and analyze supplier performance data from the MDR data base, IHS, supplier facilities, and supplier corrective action systems to describe supplier performance and reduce appraisal and prevention costs associated with the supplier quality assurance approach for selected commodities, suppliers and/or individual items.
• Problem Solving: Identification and resolution of the root cause for rejections of supplied products at Moog. This can include examination of drawings, specification, inspection planning, quality systems and procedures, gauging/measurement equipment and coordination with supplier and Moog personnel.
• Personnel: The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer provides technical direction to the Quality group.
• Training: Train Quality Group in the Moog Supplier Quality Systems and procedures, including documentation, quality philosophy, ethics and travel rules. Also, train suppliers in the application of statistical methods in pursuit of variation reduction.
• Supplier Evaluation: Perform initial and follow-up surveys at selected suppliers as required. Develop systems to report supplier performance as requested.
• Department Operation: Maintain detailed working level knowledge of supplier quality assurance systems and procedures to explain Moog supplier quality methodology to customers, suppliers and Moog internal personnel.

How We Care For You

• 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 $95,000.00–$120,000.00 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.

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

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

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