Moog Inc.→
Associate Quality Engineer
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-time
Location
Buffalo, NY
Salary
$70k–$90k/yr
Experience
1–3 years
Posted
1 week ago
Skills
engineering drawings interpretationroot cause analysisquality engineering processesstatistical analysiscollaborative mindsetanalytical skillstroubleshooting skillsteam buildingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skills
Job Description
Summary: Moog Inc. is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. They are seeking an Associate Quality Engineer to plan and execute quality processes to meet contractual requirements and ensure high standards of quality, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting production activities.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the Moog liaison and representative to support Government (DCMA) and Customer programs, audits and requirements
- Execute defined engineering tasks under moderate guidance
- Review and approval of work instructions, test/assembly documentation, or basic engineering analyses
- Supports build, test, inspection, and troubleshooting activities
- Performs data collection, simple root‑cause analysis, and documentation
- Collaborate with technicians and cross‑functional teams (Quality, Design, PM, etc.)
- Support production by conducting QE studies, recommending design changes, and providing quality support to manufacturing personnel
- Facilitate cross functional teams through problem solving activities. These activities will include failure analysis, root cause and corrective action analysis, risk mitigation, material review, customer & governmental interface, audit support configuration control, and traceability
- Develop Quality plans for receiving inspection, manufacturing operations, assembly & test processes, and final inspection
- Work directly with customers and suppliers to identify root cause and corrective actions on complex issues
- Reduce inspection costs and prevent failure-related expenses through statistical analysis and problem-solving
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and team building qualities
- Be self-motivated and follow through on assignments with limited supervision
- Be able to work on several assignments and programs concurrently
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with 1–2+ years of applicable experience, which may include co‑ops, internships, technical project work, or other hands‑on engineering exposure
- OR an Associate's Degree in a technical or quality discipline, with approximately 2-3 years of relevant work experience
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply core engineering fundamentals (e.g., basic GD&T, manufacturing/process basics)
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with a collaborative mindset
Required Skills: Engineering drawings interpretation, Root cause analysis, Quality engineering processes
Important Skills: Statistical analysis, Collaborative mindset
Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Troubleshooting skills, Team building, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills
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, 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, Enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, Team-building activities, Additional site-specific benefits may be offered
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
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
Enhanced by Employee Resource Groups
Team-building activities
Additional site-specific benefits may be offered