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Moog

Designs precision motion control systems

Supplier Quality Engineer

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGenoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy€46k - €50k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Engineering, preferably in Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • 7–10+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering.
  • Experience in complex industrial settings such as automation, power electronics, motion control, automotive, or similar industries.
  • Direct experience working with global suppliers in Europe, Asia, and the United States.
  • Possession of or knowledge of NDT certifications.
  • Strong knowledge of power electronics, including drives, inverters, and PCB assembly; brushless motors and transducers such as encoders and resolvers; and general mechanics.
  • Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why, and advanced problem solving.
  • Experience with supplier process and system audits.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and complex specifications.
  • Knowledge of SMT/electronic assembly, machining, and electromechanical assembly processes.
  • Fluent English at B2 level.
  • Ability to travel frequently, 30–40%, including internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the supplier quality strategy in collaboration with the group.
  • Serve as the point of contact for critical suppliers, including international suppliers.
  • Lead advanced supplier qualifications, including process audits, production-capacity assessments, and risk assessments.
  • Manage complex quality escalations and internal customers, with end-to-end responsibility for critical nonconformities and structured corrective actions, including 8D and advanced root cause analysis.
  • Lead APQP and PPAP for new components and suppliers.
  • Evaluate and develop supplier performance using KPIs and improvement plans.
  • Conduct system and process audits, including as a lead auditor.
  • Support research and development in defining technical specifications and design for quality/manufacturability.
  • Manage engineering changes while minimizing risks to production and customers.
  • Promote continuous-improvement and cost-reduction initiatives, including cost of poor quality reduction.

Desired Qualifications

  • Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
  • Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.
  • Experience in high-reliability environments such as automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation.
  • Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and data-analysis tools.
  • Possession of or knowledge of NDT certifications under ISO 9712, EN 4179, or NAS 410 at Level II or higher.
  • Experience managing special-process suppliers and conducting technical audits, including NADCAP awareness where applicable.

About the Company

Moog

Designs precision motion control systems

Moog designs and builds precision motion control products for aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical sectors. Its core technology is electro-hydraulic servovalves that translate small electrical signals into precise, powerful motion, enabling flight control and guided missile systems; modern products extend into fiber optics and other motion control components. The company differentiates itself through its long heritage of aerospace-grade, mission-critical components, a large installed base in fighter jets and missiles, and growth via strategic acquisitions (e.g., COTSWORKS) to broaden capabilities. Moog’s goal is to provide reliable, high-performance motion control solutions that support complex aerospace and defense systems and expand across industries worldwide.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Town of Elma, New York
Founded
1951

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