Associate Quality Engineer

For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career quality professional to develop technical expertise within aerospace quality engineering while supporting world-class flight control and motion control products.

About Moog

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Associate Quality Engineer Reporting To: Manager, Quality Engineering Work Schedule: Onsite – Wolverhampton, GBR Job Summary The Associate Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality assurance systems and processes that ensure
• Moog products consistently meet customer, regulatory, contractual, and business requirements.
• Working within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment, this role supports the full product lifecycle by ensuring quality requirements are understood, implemented, verified, and maintained throughout design, manufacture, inspection, and delivery.
• The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Customers, and Suppliers to drive quality performance, support contract introduction activities, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Review customer contracts and specifications and support the flow-down of quality requirements throughout the business.
• Ensure customer, regulatory, contractual, and company quality requirements are understood and appropriately implemented.
• Support the introduction of new products, programmes, and contracts from a quality assurance perspective.
• Assist with quality planning activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in internal, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits.
• Product & Process Quality Conduct and support part inspections and conformity inspections as required.
• Apply measurement and inspection techniques to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and product quality to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Review production and inspection data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Support validation, qualification, and production approval activities where required.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Investigate product, process, and supplier non-conformances.
• Conduct root cause investigations using recognised quality methodologies.
• Lead or support 8D investigations and corrective action activities.
• Support the implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects, improving process capability, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing and quality improvement activities.
• Customer & Supplier Quality Act as a quality representative within cross-functional teams.
• Support the management of customer quality-related issues and enquiries.
• Work closely with customers to resolve quality concerns and ensure contractual quality requirements are achieved.
• Support supplier quality activities, including supplier performance monitoring and issue resolution.
• Liaise with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Quality Systems Support day-to-day quality assurance activities including: Audit participation Quality systems maintenance Quality systems improvement activities Documentation review and control Non-conformance management Compliance monitoring Key Accountabilities Support compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
• Ensure quality requirements are effectively deployed and maintained throughout manufacturing and operational processes.
• Support timely investigation and resolution of quality issues.
• Maintain accurate and compliant quality records and documentation.
• Contribute to departmental KPIs and quality objectives.
• Promote a culture of proactive problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Support customer satisfaction by ensuring product conformity and quality performance.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety, Environmental, and Ethical Standards.

Requirements

• Essential HNC, HND, Degree, Apprenticeship qualification, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline.
• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of quality assurance and quality control principles.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies and corrective action processes.
• Experience supporting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Competence in the use of measurement and inspection equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• 8D Root Cause Analysis FMEA SPC Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma methodologies Experience with First Article Inspection (AS9102).
• Understanding of customer quality requirements management.
• Supplier quality experience.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Personal Attributes Proactive and self-motivated.
• Able to work independently and use own initiative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Logical and structured approach to problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Positive and collaborative team player.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Preferred

• Aerospace or flight control systems experience.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality management systems.
• Experience conducting or supporting audits.

Working

Relationships The Associate Quality Engineer will work closely with: Quality Engineers and Quality Inspectors Manufacturing Engineers Design Engineers