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Group Quality Director - SDG

Moog Inc
$160,000.00-$210,000.00 Annually
parental leave, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k), profit sharing, relocation assistance
United States, Virginia, Blacksburg
1213 North Main Street (Show on map)
Jul 21, 2025

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:

Group Quality Director - SDG

Reporting To:

GVP, Quality & Operational Excellence

Work Schedule:

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

About Moog:

Moog is a global leader in precision motion control and engineering solutions, serving the aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical markets. Our Space and Defense Group delivers mission-critical technologies that power spacecraft, defense systems, and advanced data and power solutions.

Job Summary:

The Group Quality Director will lead and drive the quality strategy across the Space, Defense, and Power & Data Divisions within Moog's Space and Defense Group. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all programs and facilities. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep expertise in quality systems, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence in highly regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a unified quality strategy across the Space, Defense, and Power & Data Divisions.
  • Lead a team of divisional quality leaders to ensure alignment with corporate and customer quality expectations.
  • Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, etc.) and customer-specific requirements.
  • Oversee internal and external audits, corrective actions, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management to ensure robust product development and production processes.
  • Drive root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives to improve product reliability and customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor and report on key quality metrics and performance indicators to executive leadership.
  • Serve as the primary quality liaison for key customers and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or a related technical field (Master's preferred).
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in quality management within aerospace, defense, or space sectors.
  • Proven experience managing quality across multiple business units or product lines.
  • Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and industry standards.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
  • Ability to travel as needed across Moog sites and customer locations.

How we care for you:

  • Financial Rewards: great 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
  • Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
  • Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $160,000.00-$210,000.00 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

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.

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