Associate Quality Engineer – Manufacturing (Torrance)

About the role

Moog Military Aircraft is seeking an Associate Quality Engineer to support manufacturing of flight‑control actuation systems. The role reports to the Process Manager, is based onsite in Torrance, CA, and offers a 9/80 work‑schedule option.

Key responsibilities

• Participate on program teams to meet contractual requirements and drive quality decisions for customers such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and Sikorsky.
• Act as Moog liaison for Government (FAA, DCMA) audits, initiatives, and compliance requirements.
• Support production by conducting quality‑engineering studies, recommending design changes, and providing quality assistance to manufacturing staff.
• Perform failure analysis, root‑cause investigations, corrective‑action planning, risk mitigation, and material reviews.
• Develop and maintain quality plans for receiving inspection, manufacturing, assembly, test processes, and final inspection while optimizing inspection costs through statistical analysis.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience in engineering or manufacturing (internship acceptable).
• Some quality‑engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with statistical tools, spreadsheet, word‑processing, and database software.

Required skills

• Statistical analysis.
• Excel (or comparable spreadsheet software).
• Database software usage.
• Failure analysis.
• Root‑cause analysis.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package with bonus opportunities, 401(k) match, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Family‑like culture driven by 12 core values and multiple employee resource groups.