Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
Moog · Phoenix, AZ
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $130k–$150k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Phoenix, AZ. AS9100D QMS management, RCCA(Root Cause , MRB/FRB, customer return handling.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, DMAIC, SPC, FMEA
- Base pay
- $130k–$150k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Arizona: typical posted base $112k–$150k. This one lists $130k–$150k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 32 quality engineer openings in Arizona, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 31 other live quality postings in Arizona.
- Base pay
- About 6% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $112k–$152k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 66%
- Supplier quality 56%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 56%
- New product launch 47%
- ✓ FMEA 41%
- ✓ SPC 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DMAIC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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This plant: Moog in Phoenix
1 other open role at this site · 6 people we found in quality roles at Moog.
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requirements
and creation of program plans, procedures, Quality Codes, etc.
- ✓Lead and monitor the progress of quality programs and initiatives.
- ✓Provide technical support in determining cause of systemic manufacturing/quality problems.
- ✓Support failure analysis, DOEs, SPC and other methods to improve processes.
- ✓Lead the review and evaluation of suspect material.
- ✓Participate in corrective action reviews and in leading effective root cause analysis.
- ✓Provide technical support for inspection personnel and other interfacing departments.
- ✓Support the implementation of group and department procedures and policies.
- ✓Continually strive to make production operations more effective, efficient, and defect-free.
- ✓Manage NCs/CAs (nonconformances/corrective actions) assigned programs
To be considered for this Sr. Quality Engineer role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:
- ✓Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/analytical/scientific field.
- ✓7+ years experience in a Quality related environment
- ✓Experience with Aerospace Electronics.
- ✓Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 and AS9102.
- ✓Working knowledge of J-STD-001All modules and NASA-STD-8739
- ✓Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- ✓Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma.
- ✓Possess a working knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, inspection, test, and procurement processes.
- ✓Experience with Product, Process and impact of its deviations.
- ✓AS9100D QMS management, RCCA(Root Cause , MRB/FRB, customer return handling.
- ✓Experience reading drawings, specifications, standards, regulatory requirements, FMEA/PFMEA, work instructions, First Article Inspection (AS9102).
- ✓Experience with configuration management (Doc Control), Receiving Inspection, production planning.
- ✓Statistical Process Control: Control Charts, Histograms, Process capability reports, Gage R&R reports, etc.
- ✓Experience with formal problem solving and quality improvement techniques: Process walks (Gemba), Cause & Effect/Ishikawa/Fishbone, 5-Why, 8D, DMAIC, etc.
- ✓Experience with ESD and FOD.
- ✓Aerospace packaging, handling, storage.
- ✓End Item Data Pack/Data Pack – Create acceptance package documentation, review data for completeness, accuracy and overall compliance to customer program requirements.
- ✓Audit experience.
- ✓Able to influence improvements in product, process(es).
- ✓Take action based on data analysis of data, drive improvements action to achieve business objectives.
- ✓Able to plan and manage own work to accomplish objectives.
In return, we care for you by providing incredible “work perks” including:
- ✓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 & Wellbeing : 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 Culture : Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values. Enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities, delivering a truly open and supportive workplace
- ✓Additional site-specific benefits are available!
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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
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
Reporting To
Manager, QA Control
Work Schedule
Onsite – Phoenix, AZ Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers.
Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.
Our Defense team in Gilbert, AZ, is eagerly looking for a Sr. Quality Engineer to join their dynamic team. You will join the Quality Engineering team, reporting directly to our Site Quality Manager and be tasked with applying knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and procedures to provide direction and support related to space products and contracts.
This is an on-site, collaborative working environment that offers a 9/80 schedule to include every other Friday off! (Formal schedule is M-Th, 7:30am-4:00pm, every other F 7:30am-4:00pm)
As a Sr. Quality Engineer, you will add incredible value to the team by holding responsibility for:
- •Function as the Quality lead for assigned program(s).
- •Help drive a quality culture, focus on our QMS processes and promote cross-functional collaboration.
- •Provide technical support to assigned programs, customers (Internal and external), suppliers and government agencies to guarantee compliance with contract requirements.
- •Lead the creation and evaluation of cost-effective inspection planning.
- •Lead the analysis of contractual