Quality Assurance Technician

About the role

Moog Defense Group is recruiting for a Quality Assurance Technician to join the team in East Aurora. The Quality Technician should be self-motivated and can follow through on assignments with limited supervision. Must have the ability to work on several assignments and/or programs concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Perform production inspection plans for receiving inspection, manufacturing, assembly & test, engineering procedures and first article inspection plans.
• Conduct detailed visual and dimensional inspections using microscopes and precision gauges.
• Verify and maintain compliance with contractual changes related to quality.
• Prepare and perform customer source inspections.
• Apply basic problem-solving techniques to assist in the resolution of fabrication and product-related problems, support nonconformance investigations, and execute corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen) to ensure safe, organized, and precision-driven workspaces.
• Frequent personal contact with customers and teams require critical interpersonal skills, writing skills, tact, and persuasiveness.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of manufacturing experience in a quality role including writing and tracking nonconformances, corrective actions and supporting nonconformance investigations and CAPA processes.
• Or an Associate’s degree and 0-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience working in controlled manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Candidates local to WNY area preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of manufacturing experience in a quality role including writing and tracking nonconformances, corrective actions and supporting nonconformance investigations and CAPA processes or an Associate’s degree and 0-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience working in controlled manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Candidates local to WNY area preferred.

Skills

• Background in machining, inspection, assembly, test.
• Experience in reading engineering drawings or equivalent, using precision measuring equipment such as air gauges, Vici laser mic systems, super micrometers, microscopes, and CMM equipment, and working with various quality standards.
• Familiar with AS9100 specifications and quality documentation best practices.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve product compliance and reliability.
• Experience supporting process validation, tooling trials, coefficient/gauge capability studies, SPC, and participation in continuous improvement activities (Kaizen).

Benefits

Relocation will not be provided for this role.

Pay

Buffalo, NY $28.00–$37.00 Hourly 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.

Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY