Senior Quality Engineer

Moog Inc. • Torrance, CA

2d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Moog Military Aircraft is hiring a Senior Quality Engineer (Manufacturing) to plan, implement, and administer cost-effective Quality Programs that meet or exceed contractual quality requirements and protect Moog and its customers. The role works with complex hardware and has a measurable impact on business performance by promoting high quality standards. The position is onsite in Torrance, California, with a 9/80 schedule option that provides every other Friday off.

The engineer will contribute to program teams serving commercial and military aircraft customers, support government initiatives and audits, and help production teams resolve quality issues. The role involves customer interactions, investigation and corrective-action work, inspection and process planning, and quality support across manufacturing, assembly, testing, and final inspection. It requires integrity and the willingness to stop or escalate work when a significant problem needs immediate attention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of professional work experience in Engineering or Manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of Quality Engineering work experience in manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of Quality Engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with AS9100 standards.
• Proficiency with statistical, spreadsheet, word-processing, and database software packages.
• Experience supporting government and customer audits.
• Specialized technical knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and hydro-mechanical components, as well as manufacturing assembly and functional test methods.
• Ability to support quality-related issues to drive program success and convey confidence to customers during frequent interactions.
• ASQ certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and administer cost-effective Quality Programs that meet or exceed contractual quality requirements.
• Participate on program teams to meet contractual requirements and drive quality-related decisions for customers including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and Sikorsky.
• Act as Moog's liaison and representative in support of Government (FAA and DCMA) initiatives, audits, and requirements.
• Support production by conducting Quality Engineering studies, recommending design changes, and providing quality support to manufacturing personnel.
• Perform failure analysis, root-cause and corrective-action analysis, risk mitigation, and material review.
• Support customer and government interfaces, audits, configuration control, and traceability.
• Develop Quality plans for receiving inspection, manufacturing operations, assembly and test processes, and final inspection.
• Use statistical analysis and problem-solving to optimize inspection costs and prevent failure costs.
• Mentor other quality engineers, lead cross-functional investigations, and influence decisions without direct authority.
• Participate in customer interactions, including presenting investigation results, negotiating corrective-action plans, and supporting customer audits.
• Raise or escalate significant quality concerns and stand up for addressing problems promptly.

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus opportunities.
• Matching 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off and holidays.
• Parental leave program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Plan and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
• Leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by 12 core values.
• Employee Resource Groups led by employees and open to all.
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior