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Job Title Incoming Inspection QA Lead

Reporting To Supply Chain Manager

Work Schedule Onsite – Halifax, NS

We are looking for an Incoming Inspection QA Lead to join our team! Why Moog Focal? Our Moog culture is unlike any other! Every day, millions of people rely on our products for critical power, communication, and control systems. Whether it’s on land, sea, in the air or underwater, our industry-leading products enable the reliable operation of robots, sensors, and machinery in harsh environments around the world.

At Moog Focal, we are technical leaders in global markets, defining and delivering proven engineering solutions for challenging marine, defense, and industrial environments. We specialize in rugged electro-optical slip rings, fluid swivels, high-power electrical swivels, advanced fiber-optic multiplexers, and subsea control systems. Our pursuit of excellence is driven by our commitment to customers. Through direct technical engagement with other leading companies, we create new products and market-driven solutions that expand customer capabilities while growing our business.

We value the skill and commitment of our employees above all else. For people looking for inspiring, creative, and meaningful work in a warm, respectful, family-like environment, Moog Focal will feel like home.

Our Team We are a team of experienced supply chain experts who take responsibility for doing our part towards delivering quality products and services on time. We put forth our absolute best effort on a daily basis.

We know that we must be exceptional at our jobs in order to provide the service the company needs. We understand the need for continuous improvement in all our activities and we continually look for ways to improve our process.

We treat everyone with respect. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We want people to be passionate about their work and we believe that we are more productive when we’re at ease and enjoying ourselves.

If you are looking to apply your current experience and to add to your skills through on-the-job training and through mentorship and coaching this is your opportunity. We provide opportunities to build expertise in specialized and critical technical areas. At Focal you are part of a team.

In This Role, You Will

• Direct daily activity of incoming inspection team members to meet quality/throughput/safety objectives
• Determine team capacity and schedule to meet QA inspection commitments
• Monitor and report progress against team and departmental goals
• Identify issues that prevent meeting of objectives and work with other departments to solve
• Ensure actions are identified and taken to monitor and improve inspection throughput and quality
• Identify tools and equipment required for mechanical inspection
• Develop inspection techniques and design inspection jigs and gauges
• Develop expertise in the use and programming of CMM equipment
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Prepare non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Work with our Suppliers collaboratively to resolve issues
• Own and support the site calibration process
• Communicate with local machining vendors to resolve issues and improve performance
• Participate in CI activities
• Direct (hands-on) inspection support as required
• Hold regular team meetings to facilitate communication, recognition and alignment on priorities
• Collaborate with team to establish team and individual goals in alignment with company priorities
• Facilitate individual and team success through regular performance feedback and career development conversations
• Use objective performance data to coach and deliver feedback against results and goals
• Provide career coaching, development opportunities and mentoring for team members
• Foster a reward and recognition culture by actively recognizing and celebrating individual and team successes and accomplishments
• Understand, communicate and promote company HR policies, programs and initiatives
• Lead, manage and support employees through new programs and/or change initiatives
• Identify talent needs and initiate recruitment in partnership with Operations leadership & HR
• Train and onboard new team members
• Proactively identify employee issues/concerns and engage with Operations leadership & HR for support
• Manage/approve team vacation and weekly timecards
• Work with other supervisors to flow resources and create opportunities for cross-training as needed

Who You Are

• An experienced QA leader with a strong background in mechanical inspection and team management.
• A quality-focused professional who ensures inspection standards meet production and customer expectations.
• A collaborative problem-solver who works cross-functionally to resolve technical and supplier issues.
• A mentor and coach who supports career development and fosters a high-performing team culture.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with expertise in GD&T, CMM programming, and inspection techniques.
• A proactive communicator who leads with clarity, consistency, and recognition.
• A continuous improver who drives efficiency and supports change initiatives.
• A team player who values shared success and cross-training opportunities.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of relevant experience in both technical and people skills with a focus on progressive leadership. Technical diploma an asset.
• Experience working in ERP/MRB systems
• Proven abilities relating to training and supporting employee development.
• Ability to work in a team environment while focusing on independent work quality & schedules.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to meet challenging customer requirements and schedules.
• High attention to detail with ability to learn and multitask.
• Self-motivated and highly proactive work style with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency at reading and understanding engineering drawings.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Experience working within ISO or other quality system considered an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products with a strong proficiency in Excel.

Want to learn more about Moog Focal? Visit www.moog.com/focal

Focus on You It is our core belief that if we take care of our employees, they will take care of our customers, partners, shareholders, and communities where we live and work. We strive to embody our Moog values and live them every day!

Here are just a few benefits of working with us! Your personal life is important to us

• Flexible working hours
• Paid vacation, personal days and additional company paid days off

Your health and wellbeing matter!

• Competitive total pay compensation package, including matching retirement savings program, access to complimentary financial advice, and a company profit sharing plan
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverages available on first day of hire, including sickness/disability coverages
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Fitness subsidy program

Your career development and progression matters! Grow your career with us!

• We invest in flex assignments, on-the-job training, on-line self-directed courses, and mentorship, along with other Moog skill and career development programs
• Company educational financial support and professional development Initiatives
• Employee service anniversary recognition program
• Employee referral program

We embody a performance culture that empowers and inspires individuals to achieve remarkable things. We make diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority. Our goal is to create a culture where we value, respect, and provide fair treatment and equal opportunities for all employees. Moog aspires to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company where employees can bring their whole, authentic selves to work every day. By recognizing and celebrating our differences, we cultivate an environment that’s the right fit for every person inside of it.

Please Note: Moog Focal follows Controlled Good Regulations. Candidates must be able to apply for registration which entails being willing to provide consent to a Controlled Goods security assessment either at time of hire, or at another time while employed with Moog Focal, and be either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident in Canada.