Quality Engineering & Inspection Manager

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Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is seeking an Quality Engineering & Inspection Manager​ to join our team. Reporting to the Manufacturing Quality Engineering Manager, this leader will oversee Inspection Equipment Programmers within our Machine Shop. In this role, you will work closely with a cross‑functional team to establish and drive standards for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. You will also play a key role in supporting Moog’s continued growth and innovation, helping ensure the reliable, on‑time delivery of high‑quality parts to our customers.

This position offers a 1st shift, onsite schedule at our East Aurora, NY location. Relocation Assistance is available.

To be considered for the Quality Engineering & Inspection Manager role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:

• 5+ years of professional experience in the field of quality and/or inspection within a manufacturing environment.

• 3+ years of management/leadership experience including leading, developing and coaching high-performing teams.

• Leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver tactical plans that achieve operation objectives.

• Effectively leading through organizational changes.

• A continuous improvement mindset, with a proven track record of enacting lean manufacturing strategies and implementing process/programming improvements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

It would also be great if you had:

• Strong understanding and experience with GD&T

• Experience programming manufacturing equipment (CNC machines, CMMs, etc.)

• Understanding of CMMs and other automated inspection equipment

• Understanding of statistics for manufacturing

As the Quality Engineering & Inspection Manager​, you will:

• Lead a team of direct reports that include inspection programmers.

• Be part of the manufacturing quality leadership team which will include the Inspection manager and the PQE manager.

• Collaborate with a cross-functional staff demonstrating Moog Culture and Values

• The ability to work tactically to complete the day to day activities and a focus on continuous improvement to set ourselves up for the future.

• Standardize programming techniques and inspection tools to reduce programming time.

• Facilitate resolution of all issues that may impact objectives for quality, cost, delivery and safety.

• Champion adherence to Moog Systems and Procedures in carrying out decisions within inspection programming.

• Coordinate functions to ensure all required support services are effectively and efficiently planned, provided, and utilized.

• Champion and foster a culture of collaboration, results-based operational excellence, customer orientation, strong awareness of quality, process orientation and continuous improvement and safety.

• Recognize future inspection issues or constraints and develop a plan to avoid them before they become a problem.

• Ensure that relevant, accurate, and timely communication and reports are acquired from and delivered to stakeholders.

• Successfully lead and support shop floor change projects, support product transition projects to and from East Aurora Military Aircraft Group Operations

How We Care for You:

• 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 and occasional ability to work from home.

• 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.

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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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