Project Quality Engineer

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Reporting To:
Manager, QA Assurance.

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY (East Aurora, New York).

Moog’s Industrial Group (IG) is seeking a Project Quality Engineer. You will be focused on our Quality Management System (QMS) and responsible for maintaining, protecting and continuously improving the organization’s ISO 9001:2015 QMS and for providing hands‑on quality engineering support to production value streams. In this role you will lead audit readiness and execution, drive effective corrective and preventive actions, and partner with operations and engineering to reduce defects, improve process capability and sustain certification.

As a Project Quality Engineer you will…

• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001:2015 QMS, including control of documented information, procedures, process maps, work instructions and records to ensure effectiveness and certification readiness.
• Lead and support internal and external audits — plan schedules, prepare auditees, facilitate audits, track findings, and ensure timely, effective closure of nonconformances and CAPAs.
• Provide hands‑on quality engineering support to production value streams: investigate defects, lead root‑cause analysis, implement containment and permanent corrective actions, and verify effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain process control documentation: control plans, inspection criteria, SPC charts, process capability studies and validation records.
• Manage change control and risk assessments for product/process changes; support FMEA, PPAP, and first article/validation activities as required.
• Monitor, analyze and report quality performance metrics (e.g., PPM, DPU, first‑pass yield, NCR closure rate, CAPA effectiveness) and use data to prioritize improvement efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement projects using structured problem‑solving methods (8D, DMAIC, 5‑Why) and lean tools to reduce scrap, rework and cost.
• Coach and train production, engineering and support teams on QMS requirements, audit readiness and problem‑solving techniques.
• Collaborate with supplier quality to resolve incoming material and supplier process issues; support supplier audits as needed.
• Act as a point of contact for accreditation/certifying bodies and maintain records for management review and regulatory compliance.

To be considered for this role, here’s typically what you’ll need to bring with you…

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years of quality‑related experience, including a minimum of one (1) year focused on QMS development/maintenance and ISO 9001:2015 activities.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 requirements and practical experience implementing/maintaining an ISO‑based QMS.
• Proven experience performing and supporting internal and external audits.
• Demonstrated proficiency in root‑cause analysis, CAPA management and statistical quality tools (SPC, control charts, capability indices).
• Proficiency with quality documentation systems and Microsoft Office; experience with QMS or MES software is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams.

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), 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
• Culture:
  Warm,…