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Associate Quality Engineer

Moog Inc.
Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Feb 2026
💰 $87,360/yr($60,320/yr$87,360/yr)

About the role

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:

Associate Quality Engineer

Reporting To:

Site Quality Manager, SLC Missile Systems

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Salt Lake City, UT

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 SDG team in Salt Lake is eagerly looking for an Associate Quality Engineer to join their dynamic team. You will join the Quality Engineering team, reporting directly to our Missiles 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 defense products and contracts.

This is an on-site, collaborative working environment that offers a 9/80 schedule to include every other Friday off! (Typical schedule is M-Th, 7am-4pm, every other F 7am-3pm)

As an Associate Quality Engineer, you will add incredible value to the team by holding responsibility for:

  • Providing technical support to customers, suppliers and government agencies to guarantee compliance to contract requirements.

  • Aid in the creation and evaluation of cost-effective inspection planning.

  • Aid in the analysis of contractual requirements and creation of program plans, procedures, Quality Codes, etc. 

  • Audit and report to management on the status and progress of quality programs and initiatives.

  • Provide technical support in determining cause of chronic manufacturing/quality problems.

  • Support failure analysis, DOEs, SPC and other methods to improve processes.

  • Participate in the review and evaluation of suspect material.

  • Provide technical support for inspection personnel and other interfacing departments.

  • Administer procedures and provide for the training of inspection and operations personnel in new methods, processes and products.

  • Create Quality trend reports and suggest improved methods of operation.

  • Support the implementation of department procedures and policies.

  • Support Quality management in special assignments.

To be considered for this Associate Quality Engineer role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

  • Typically, a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering/ analytical/ scientific field is preferred and 0-4 years of experience

  • Previous experience working in a Quality-related environment is desired.

  • Experience with blueprint interpretation and manufacturing methods is preferred.

  • Experience with lean and/or Six Sigma is desired but not required.

  • Ideally possesses a working knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, inspection, test, and procurement processes.

  • Ability to follow through on assignments with limited supervision.

  • Candidates local to Salt Lake City Utah area preferred

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

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

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Salary Range Transparency:

Salt Lake City, UT $60,320.00–$87,360.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range

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