Project Engineer, Quality Engineering

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Project Engineer

Manager, Supplier Quality Eng

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

East Aurora, NY (Occasional on‑site; 1st shift)

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.

• Track and monitor SQD part milestones, including audits, Part Risk Assessments (PRAs), PPAP element completion, and problem resolution activities.
• Manage part categories for Make‑to‑Buy, Buy‑to‑Buy, New Product Introduction (NPI), and problem parts to ensure timely execution and compliance.
• Maintain and streamline the PRA and PPAP processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure all required documentation for each component is completed, verified, and properly stored.
• Assign Part Risk Assessments to Manufacturing Engineers (MEs) based on supplier ownership and skillsets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for PRA and PPAP processes.
• Provide hand‑on support to suppliers to resolve issues and maintain production schedules.
• Perform Manufacturing Engineering tasks as backup when assigned ME is unavailable.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to resolve quality or process issues.
• Guide and assist in PPAP element execution and provide coaching to team members.
• Deliver SQD updates to SCPMs and other departments to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Travel up to 15% as required to support suppliers and project needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in a Technical Field plus 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, along with 2 years of Project Management experience.
• Access to United States export‑controlled information.

• Project Management skills: ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously using Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Leadership without authority: skilled at facilitating results through collaboration.
• 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, Unigraphics, and Minitab for statistical analysis.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Financial rewards: competitive compensation, annual profit sharing, matching 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account.
• Work/Life Balance: flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and supplemental benefits.
• Professional development: tuition assistance, mentoring, coaching, leadership development.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace:
  Employee Resource Groups, cultural events.
• Additional site‑specific benefits may be offered.

Buffalo, NY $–$ Annually

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region‑specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

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