Senior Quality Engineer – Manufacturing

About the role

Moog is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the planning, implementation and administration of quality programs for its Defense Controls Group in East Aurora, Buffalo, NY. The role ensures that manufacturing processes meet contractual quality requirements and protect both Moog and its customers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex inspection plans for receiving, manufacturing, assembly, test and first‑article inspections.
• Design and administer cost‑effective quality programs, including traceability, contamination, and configuration‑control plans.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory quality requirements, coordinating audits with customers, government and agencies.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and resolution of non‑conformances in mission‑critical electronics production.
• Generate AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports and drive continuous improvement using statistical methods.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a related STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in electronics manufacturing and quality engineering.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.

Required skills

• AS9100, ASME Y14.5, IPC‑A‑600, IPC‑A‑610, MIL standards.
• Root‑cause analysis and non‑conformance handling.
• Electronics lab protocols (ESD, FOD).
• Lean Six Sigma (certification preferred) and AS9102 First Article Inspection.
• Statistical analysis, Excel or other statistical software, and database tools.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a performance‑driven culture.