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Job Title:
Quality Engineer
Reporting To:
Management, Quality Control
Work Schedule:
Onsite – Cleveland, OH
Moog’s Space & Defense – Power & Data group is seeking a Quality Engineer in Highland Heights, OH or Cleveland, OH. The Quality Engineer supports the manufacturing operation by ensuring that products meet customer expectations and that all proper procedures are followed and documented during manufacturing processes.
This role involves working closely with various departments to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards and regulations. This job is a full-time, salaried position reporting to the Quality Management Systems Manager.
As a Quality Engineer, you will:
The following outlines essential duties and responsibilities which are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Executes established quality system requirements, promotes continuous process improvement, and advances quality programs that support the company’s business plan.
- Develops a thorough understanding of the company’s products, processes, quality systems, and capabilities to leverage in executing QMS requirements.
- Performs First Article Inspections of complex assemblies to comply with customer and AS9102 requirements.
- Provides training and direction to Quality staff members, production technicians, and front office personnel on quality standards, processes, and best practices.
- Develops effective relationships within the organization to provide professional quality assurance support to Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing to serve our customers and promote our products and services.
- Participates in internal audits, AS audits, customer audits, and source inspections.
- Participates in the supplier rating and audit system, internal material review board activity, and issues corrective action requests.
- Follows up to ensure that action taken for corrective action requests is effectively completed.
- Maintains hands-on responsibility for incoming and outgoing inspections.
- Performs all tasks and assignments in compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations.
- Stays updated on industry trends, new technologies, and quality methodologies.
- Regular internal contact with senior-level management, support staff, and technicians.
- Direct external contacts, which include customers and vendors.
- Direct interaction with second and third-party auditors during Quality Systems Assessments.
Performance Expectations
- Maintains on-time completion of Corrective Action Requests, including communicating with and monitoring suppliers’ progress when corrective action is needed.
- Performs internal audits per the internal audit schedule with consistency and accuracy.
- Performs incoming inspection of components as needed to maintain production schedules.
- Maintains timely and accurate records and reports.
General Accountabilities
- Compliance with all safety, AS9100, ATEX, ISO Quality, and other regulatory requirements throughout program lifecycle.
- Compliance with our operating policies and procedures.
- Cross-functional communications in support of company goals.
- Adherence to standard workdays and workhours recognizing there are times when longer hours and/or weekend work may be needed to help meet Customer and Company expectations.
- Other duties as assigned. Occasionally, the supervisor may ask the incumbent to assist with tasks that are outside normal job responsibilities, but within the individual’s capabilities, to achieve company goals.
To be considered for the Quality Engineer role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field with minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
- Demonstrates excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
- Well-developed organizational, time management, and project management skills with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a multi-task, fast-paced environment.
- Highly detail-oriented in maintaining required records and reports.
- Competent in writing, verbally communicating, and presenting technical material to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Customer-oriented with the ability to build relationships while working with diverse groups, internally and externally, in a collaborative manner.
- Ability to drive results through others, with a sense of urgency, and in responding to customer needs.
- Conducts oneself with a high level of professionalism and personal integrity.
It’d be great if you also had:
- ASQ Certifications (e.g., Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Technician, Certified Quality Engineer) are preferred.
- AS9100 Internal Auditor accreditation to meet auditor competence defined in AS9104:2022.
- Applies a working knowledge of ISO and other applicable quality rating systems.
- Possesses a strong manufacturing background with quality systems improvement experience.
- Possesses practical, real-life experience with implementing and using an AS9100-certified system.
- Proficient with standard office productivity tools and equipment (i.e., Microsoft Suite) and related company systems and programs.
- Experience with DISCUS or similar AS9102 First Article Inspection software for report preparation.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
This job functions in an office and manufacturing environment; the person in this role knows how to conduct themselves in a professional manner.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; bend, stoop, kneel, and lift (up to 30 lbs.); use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms. This job may require some travel to customers, vendors, and other service partners that are primarily local during the business day. However, some out-of-the-area or overnight travel may be necessary.
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
Salary Range Transparency:
Cleveland, OH $74,000.00–$90,000.00 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.
This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
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