Offshore Quality Engineer
Moog · Blacksburg, VA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $70k–$90k
- Travel
- 50%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Blacksburg, VA. You will.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Value stream mapping, SPC, MSA / Gage R&R
- Base pay
- $70k–$90k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 50% travel · relocation help
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About the role
requirements
- ✓Experience in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Familiarity with lean principles and Six Sigma
- ✓Experience with an electro-mechanical or magnetic background
- ✓Conversationally bilingual in English and Spanish to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking clients is preferred.
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Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title
Offshore Quality Engineer
Work Schedule
Onsite – Blacksburg, VA Moog Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog. The ever-evolving markets we serve require innovation and allow for constantly developing career opportunities. Our expansive defense portfolio is aligned with U.S. military priorities and our mission of “equipping those who defend freedom.” We are also “revolutionizing the way to space” by supporting the return of humans to the Moon and NASA's deep space exploration programs.
Our team in Space and Defense is looking for an Offshore Quality Assurance Engineer to join them. You will report to the Offshore Value Stream Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Blacksburg, VA.
To be considered for the Offshore Quality Assurance Engineer, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:
- •Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field OR Bachelor's degree with relative work experience in a manufacturing environment OR an associate degree with 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing role.
- •Must be willing to travel approximately up to 50% of the time internationally.
- •Experience in communicating with internal and external customers, coworkers, and other business disciplines.
- •Demonstrated leadership skills.
- •Self-starter as an individual and function efficiently in a team-based manufacturing environment.
As an Offshore Quality Assurance Engineer, you will
- •Work with and maintain confidential information.
- •Utilize word processing, database, and enterprise information systems software. Proficiency in Microsoft Suites is beneficial.
- •Work on motion control and electronic components
- •Perform document review pertaining to contract, industry, and other regulatory flow downs.
- •Use analytical tools such as SPC, Gage R&R, 5 Why or Fault Trees.
- •Be responsible for quote reviews for compliance and quality related cost assignment.
- •You will use statistical/ 6 Sigma tools to maintain both internal and external quality.
- •Provide responses to both internal/ external quality issues with emphasis on prevention and cascading lessons learned to other programs and products.
- •You can expect to develop quality documentation and test procedures.
- •Work with all facets of the organization to maintain compliance to customer/ internal part and specification requirements.
- •Develop and maintain positive vendor relations.
- •Identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues by evaluating available data and implementing effective solutions.
- •Other duties as assigned.
How We Care for You
- •Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities , matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), 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
- •Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
- •Onsite pharmacy, clinic, and gym
- •Flexible Friday Afternoon's