Project Quality Engineer

Job Overview

Project Quality Engineer – Reports to Eng., Project QA –

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY. The role is to plan and execute cost‑effective quality processes to assure that we will meet or exceed contractual quality requirements and provide the required level of protection to Moog and its customers. The engineer will work onsite in East Aurora, NY (Buffalo area) and be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality in complex hardware production.

• Develop Engineering professionals to deliver on Moog SDG strategic priorities.
• Review program and personnel assignments to ensure mission success and equitable work distribution.
• Act as a key stakeholder on program teams to meet contractual requirements and drive crucial quality‑related decisions for our customers.
• Represent Moog to support Customer and Government (DCMA) inspections, customer audits and requirements.
• Improve production by conducting QE studies, recommending design changes, and providing quality support to manufacturing personnel.
• Conduct failure analysis, root cause and corrective action analysis, risk mitigation, material review, customer & governmental interface, audit support configuration control, and traceability.
• Review and prepare End Item Data packs to provide to customer during source inspections or shipment of hardware.
• Develop Quality plans for receiving inspection, manufacturing operations, assembly & test processes, and final inspection.
• Work directly with customers and suppliers to identify root cause and corrective action.
• Improve cost for inspection and prevent cost due to failure through statistical analysis and problem solving.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent STEM.
• 8+ years of professional work experience in Engineering or Manufacturing; 5+ years must be in Quality Engineering in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with statistical, spreadsheet, and database software packages.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Access to United States export‑controlled information required.

Salary Range:
Buffalo, NY $110,000–$140,000 annually. Base salary range represents the low and high end of Moog salary range for this position in the given work location; actual salaries will vary depending on performance, location, experience.

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance: flexible paid time off, holidays, 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, respectful, family‑like environment driven by our 12 core values; multiple Employee Resource Groups open and welcoming to all.

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is open to all qualified applicants: EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran. We affirm the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.