Quality Control Manager

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Job Title:

Quality Control Manager

Reporting To:

Mgr., Quality Assurance

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog ICS team is currently seeking a Quality Control Manager to join the East Aurora site Quality team.  In this onsite role you will provide leadership to a team of Quality Control and Inspection Technicians while establishing and maintaining effective inspection, testing, validation, and non-conformance management processes.

You will drive a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement by ensuring robust inspection systems, effective measurement processes, and proactive quality control activities throughout the manufacturing environment.

To be considered for the Quality Control Manager role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Leading and developing a team
  • Inspection systems
  • Metrology
  • Dimensional inspection
  • Calibration systems
  • Nonconformance management
  • Corrective actions
• Working knowledge of:
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
  • Process Capability Studies
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Quality Management Systems

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with materials review and non-conforming material management.
• Experience with precision machining and complex manufacturing processes.
• Experience with coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), vision systems, and advanced inspection technologies.
• Experience with Minitab or equivalent statistical software.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or other regulated quality systems.

As the Quality Control Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Control Technicians, Inspectors, and Receiving Inspection personnel.
• Manage inspection operations including receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections.
• Establish and maintain inspection standards, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with customer, engineering, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee calibration, metrology, and inspection equipment programs.
• Lead Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including GR&R and measurement capability studies.
• Support new product introductions, product transfers, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Manage the Material Review Board (MRB) process and nonconforming material disposition.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Analyze quality metrics including FPY, scrap, rework, COPQ, defect rates, and inspection effectiveness.
• Drive Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability improvements, and defect prevention initiatives.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts using methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5 Why, DMAIC, and PDCA.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Engineering, and Compliance teams to resolve quality issues and support audits, product launches, and strategic improvement projects.

 

How we care for you: 

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance 
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages 
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs 
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $100,000.00–$135,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

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. 

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