Project Engineer, Quality Engineering

Project Engineer

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.

Reporting To:
Manager, Supplier Quality Eng

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

Moog is in search of a Project Engineer to join our Military Aircraft Group. Moog Military Aircraft provides flight control equipment and systems to the world's leading military platforms.

This position offers a 1st shift schedule onsite at our East Aurora, NY location, opportunity for Hybrid.

As a Project Engineer, you will…

• Track and Monitor SQD Part Milestones Oversee all Supplier Quality Development (SQD) part milestones, including audits, Part Risk Assessments (PRAs), PPAP element completion, and problem resolution activities.
• Manage Part Categories Coordinate and support processes for Make-to-Buy parts, Buy-to-Buy parts, New Product Introduction (NPI), and problem parts to ensure timely execution and compliance.
• Maintain and Streamline Processes Continuously improve and manage the PRA and PPAP processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Documentation Compliance Ensure all required documentation for each component is completed, verified, and properly stored.
• Assign Risk Assessments Allocate Part Risk Assessments to Manufacturing Engineers (MEs) based on supplier ownership and ME skillsets.
• Continuous Improvement Drive ongoing improvements in PRA and PPAP processes to meet evolving business and quality standards.
• Supplier Support Provide hands-on support to suppliers as needed to resolve issues and maintain production schedules.
• Perform ME Tasks as Backup Execute Manufacturing Engineering tasks when assigned ME is unavailable due to vacation or workload constraints.
• Root Cause Analysis Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to resolve quality or process issues.
• PPAP Coaching and Execution Guide and assist in PPAP element execution and provide coaching to team members as required.
• Communication and Reporting Deliver SQD updates to SCPMs and other departments to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Travel Requirements (Up to 15%) Travel may be required to support suppliers and project needs.

To be considered for the Project Engineer role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in a Technical Field plus 5 years Manufacturing Engineering experience, along with 2 years Project Management experience
• This job requires access to United States export-controlled information.

To be successful in this role, candidate will typically possess:

• Project Management:
  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously using Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Leadership Without Authority:
  Skilled at facilitating results through collaboration without direct supervisory control.
• Manufacturing Expertise:
  Deep understanding of manufacturing engineering principles and process qualification.
• Quality Tools:
  Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, and Part Risk Assessments.
• Problem Solving:
  Strong analytical skills using Six Sigma and Shainin Red-X methodologies.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
• Intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD, Solid Works, and Unigraphics.
• Intermediate proficiency in Minitab for statistical analysis.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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
• 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
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace:
  Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrations
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