Quality Engineering Manager

Overview

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: Quality Engineering Manager

Reporting To: Director, AG Site Operations

Work Schedule: Onsite – Torrance, CA

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is searching for a Quality Engineering Manager
. Reporting to our Torrance Site Operations Director, you will have a 9/80 schedule option and work on-site at our aerospace plant in Torrance, CA
.

• Lead the quality engineering function to ensure the highest standards of product and process quality.
• Oversee a team of quality engineers and partner with supply chain, receiving inspection, product engineering, and factory operations.
• Develop and implement quality control systems, manage key projects, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate frequently with customer quality representatives and may interact with Government defense contract representatives and FAA representatives.
• Influence cross-functional teams with excellent interpersonal communication and tact.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in quality engineering/management within manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of quality control principles, systems, and practices, including regulatory and customer compliance.
• Proficiency in statistical methods and problem solving, including DOE, SPC, and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with experience building and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and with external stakeholders.
• Experience with budgets and resource planning; strong organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software/tools, such as statistical analysis packages, QMS systems, and common engineering productivity tools.
• People leadership experience.

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries
• Familiarity with COPQ, NOE reduction, and NPI readiness frameworks
• Prior engagement with FAA or Government/defense contract quality requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills and team-based skills; ability to influence
• Experience working in the aerospace industry
• Experience with SAP

• Lead and manage the quality engineering team to achieve project goals, deadlines, and quality objectives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and procedures across operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory bodies.
• Plan and administer cost-effective inspection strategies aligned with appropriate risk levels.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain and elevate quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data and cross-functional collaboration across supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering.
• Analyze quality metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities; own targets for COPQ, NOE reduction, and NPI readiness assessments.
• Provide technical guidance on problem solving and statistical methods; train teams in DOE and SPC.
• Direct engineering studies and investigations into failures and significant quality issues; ensure timely root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Represent the Quality function in customer and supplier engagements, contract reviews, fact-finding, negotiations, and management reviews.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively, including annual operating and capital planning.
• Recruit, develop, appraise, and motivate a high-performing, integrity-driven quality engineering team.
• Coordinate departmental activities with other engineering, manufacturing, and quality groups to ensure alignment and execution.

• Finan…