Moog Inc. · 9 hours ago
Quality Engineering Manager
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expMoog Inc. is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. The Quality Engineering Manager will lead the quality engineering function, ensuring high standards of product and process quality while overseeing a team of quality engineers and collaborating with various departments to implement quality control systems and drive continuous improvement.
AerospaceIndustrialNational Security
Responsibilities
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 Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), Non-Occurrence Events (NOE) reduction, and New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness assessments
Provide technical guidance on problem solving and statistical methods; train teams in Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Great compensation package
Annual profit sharing
Matching 401k
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
Holidays and parental leave program
Relocation assistance
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
Tuition Assistance
Mentorship and coaching opportunities
Leadership development and other personal growth programs
Inclusive culture rooted in our values
Employee Resource Groups
Team-building activities
Company
Moog Inc.
We work on some of the world’s most exciting technical projects, creating products that challenge the limits of what’s possible, from cutting-edge medical technology to space vehicles.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $250M
1980-06-06IPO
Leadership Team
Pat Roche
President & Chief Executive Officer
Emma Tamplin
Group Vice President Human Resources
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