Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Moog Inc.•Agawam, MA

2d•$95,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

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, QA Engrg. Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY Moog Actuation & Avionics 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 Supplier Quality Technicians and has significant input to their performance reviews and is a technical resource for the Supplier Quality Engineers in the areas of statistics, department operations and procedures and the supplier base.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and six years of technical experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or related experience.
6 years of experience should include inspection planning, supplier evaluations and corrective actions.
Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

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 Supplier Quality Engineering Technicians and provides formal input to task scheduling and performance reviews.
Training: Train Supplier Quality Engineers and Technicians 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits on day one
Flexible planned vacation
Paid holidays
401(k) match, profit share, and employee stock purchase options
Tuition reimbursement programs
Inclusive company culture
Onsite wellness center, pharmacy, and vision center
Nature trails on campus
great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs