Fabrication Quality Manager

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Job Title:

Fabrication Quality Manager

Reporting To:

Manager, Mfg. Engrg.

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Torrance, CA

Moog Military Aircraft Group, Torrance Operations is looking for a Fabrication Quality Manager to lead teams within the Fabrication Inspection, CMM Programming and NDT Organizations. In addition to leading these 3 teams of 13 people, you will also lead the cross-functional fabrication team to achieve our site quality goals. Reporting to the Fabrication Ops Director. This on-site position is based in Torrance, CA (Los Angeles area) and offers a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

Moog Military Aircraft provides flight control equipment and systems to the world’s leading military platforms.  Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 24 countries.  At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

As the Fabrication Quality Manager, you will: 

• Lead our Fabrication Inspection team of 5 people who perform in process and final inspection on detail parts and final assemblies.  Emphasis is on leadership and support of the team as well as procurement of world class inspection gaging and Advanced Manufacturing Inspection equipment.

• Lead our CMM Programming team of 3 people who program our Zeiss and Gleason Coordinate Measuring Machines.  Emphasis is on leadership and support of the team as well as a focus on integration with Advanced Manufacturing machining centers in a closed loop environment.

• Lead our Non-Destructive Testing organization of 4 people who perform magnetic particle as well as fluorescent penetrant inspection.  Emphasis is on leadership and support of the team as well as process improvement with regards to workflow and scheduling.

• Work in a collaborative cross-site environment between our Torrance, East Aurora and Baguio City, Philippines sites.

• Lead our overall Fabrication team in achieving our site Fabrication Quality KPI reductions of Scrap and Rework.  Emphasis would be on Root Cause Corrective Actions along with Non-Conformance reduction, Quality Compliance, Lessons Learned, and Process Checklist implementation.

• Support the Fabrication effort with regards to customer, AS9100, and NADCAP audits.

• Assist in closing corrective actions assigned to Fabrication team.

• Lead initiatives to improve inspection capabilities, including identification of high-impact CAPEX projects

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

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or other technical discipline is desirable)

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality, Engineering, or Manufacturing 

• Experience in the aerospace industry; experience with AS9100 standards 

• Leadership experience (experience leading large groups is desirable) 

• Experience leading and facilitating the coordination of activities among variable sized groups of different functional backgrounds 

• Experience with problem solving, Root Cause Corrective Action, technical data analysis, and project management 

• Ability to communicate concisely and clearly, both verbally and in writing, and be able to substantiate a position to make recommendations

• Knowledgeable in machine shop and assembly/test practices, inspection processes, tool and gage application 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: competitive 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

• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations

• Our Torrance site has a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off

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Salary Range Transparency:

Torrance, CA $130,000.00–$160,000.00 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.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran 

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