Quality Control Manager

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

10d•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Moog ICS is seeking an onsite Quality Control Manager for its East Aurora site in Buffalo, New York. The manager will lead Quality Control and Inspection Technicians and establish and maintain effective inspection, testing, validation, and non-conformance management processes. The role drives quality, accountability, and continuous improvement by ensuring robust inspection systems, effective measurement processes, and proactive quality control throughout the manufacturing environment. The position manages inspection operations and equipment programs, oversees nonconforming material review and disposition, and leads measurement analysis, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions. It also supports new product introductions, transfers, validation, production readiness, audits, product launches, and strategic improvement projects in partnership with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Engineering, and Compliance teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum five years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team.
Demonstrated experience with inspection systems, metrology, dimensional inspection, calibration systems, nonconformance management, and corrective actions.
Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), process capability studies, root cause analysis, and Quality Management Systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience with materials review and non-conforming material management.
Experience with precision machining and complex manufacturing processes.
Experience with coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), vision systems, and advanced inspection technologies.
Experience with Minitab or equivalent statistical software.
Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or other regulated quality systems.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Control Technicians, Inspectors, and Receiving Inspection personnel.
Manage receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspection operations.
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 Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including GR&R and measurement capability studies.
Support new product introductions, product transfers, process validation, and production readiness activities.
Manage the Material Review Board (MRB) process and nonconforming material disposition.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
Analyze quality metrics including FPY, scrap, rework, COPQ, defect rates, and inspection effectiveness.
Drive Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability improvements, and defect prevention initiatives.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement using methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5 Why, DMAIC, and PDCA.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Engineering, and Compliance teams to resolve quality issues and support audits, product launches, and strategic improvement projects.