Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer

Moog•Gilbert, AZ

3d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Moog is seeking a Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer for its Defense team in Gilbert, Arizona. The role supports space products and contracts by applying knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and procedures. The position is part of the Quality Engineering team and reports to the Site Quality Manager. It is an onsite, collaborative position with a 9/80 schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The role serves as the Quality lead for assigned programs and provides technical support to programs, customers, suppliers, government agencies, inspection personnel, and interfacing departments to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The position leads inspection planning, requirement analysis, program plans and quality initiatives; supports investigation and improvement of manufacturing processes; and manages nonconformances and corrective actions. The listed salary range for Phoenix, Arizona, is $130,000–$150,000 annually. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering, analytical, or scientific field.
At least 7 years of experience in a quality-related environment.
Experience with aerospace electronics.
Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 and AS9102.
Working knowledge of all J-STD-001 modules and NASA-STD-8739.
Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma.
Working knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, inspection, test, and procurement processes.
Experience with products, processes, and the impact of deviations.
Experience with AS9100D QMS management, RCCA, MRB/FRB, and customer return handling.
Experience reading drawings, specifications, standards, regulatory requirements, FMEA/PFMEA, work instructions, and First Article Inspection documentation (AS9102).
Experience with configuration management/document control, receiving inspection, and production planning.
Experience with statistical process control, including control charts, histograms, process capability reports, and Gage R&R reports.
Experience with formal problem-solving and quality-improvement techniques, such as process walks (Gemba), Cause & Effect/Ishikawa/Fishbone, 5-Why, 8D, and DMAIC.
Experience with ESD and FOD.
Knowledge of aerospace packaging, handling, and storage.
Audit experience.
Ability to influence improvements in products and processes.
Ability to plan and manage work independently to accomplish objectives.

Responsibilities

Function as the Quality lead for assigned programs.
Help drive a quality culture, focus on QMS processes, and promote cross-functional collaboration.
Provide technical support to assigned programs, internal and external customers, suppliers, and government agencies to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
Lead the creation and evaluation of cost-effective inspection planning.
Lead analysis of contractual requirements and creation of program plans, procedures, and Quality Codes.
Lead and monitor the progress of quality programs and initiatives.
Provide technical support in determining the cause of systemic manufacturing and quality problems.
Support failure analysis, DOEs, SPC, and other methods to improve processes.
Lead the review and evaluation of suspect material.
Participate in corrective action reviews and lead effective root cause analysis.
Provide technical support for inspection personnel and other interfacing departments.
Support implementation of group and department procedures and policies.
Strive to make production operations more effective, efficient, and defect-free.
Manage nonconformances and corrective actions for assigned programs.
Create acceptance package documentation and review end-item data packs for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with customer program requirements.
Use data analysis to drive improvement actions and achieve business objectives.
Plan and manage own work to accomplish objectives.

Benefits

Great compensation package and bonus opportunities.
Matching 401(k).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible paid time off and holidays.
Parental leave program.
Relocation assistance.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Plan and other supplemental benefit coverage.
Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
Employee Resource Groups and team-building activities.
Additional site-specific benefits.