Quality Assurance Technician - Precision Inspections

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Defense Group.

You will perform production inspection plans, conduct detailed visual and dimensional inspections, and verify quality compliance across receiving, manufacturing, assembly and test processes. You will support process validation, tooling trials, and Kaizen initiatives while coordinating with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve product reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Associate’s degree preferred).
• 3 years of manufacturing experience in a quality role with nonconformances, corrective actions and process improvements.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience in controlled manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Candidates local to WNY area preferred; relocation not provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform production inspection plans for receiving, manufacturing, assembly and test.
• Conduct detailed visual and dimensional inspections using precision gauges.
• Verify compliance with contractual changes related to quality.
• Support process validation efforts and tooling trials.
• Prepare and perform customer source inspections.
• Collect and analyze data, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen).
• Maintain professional communication with customers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Air gauges

Vici laser mic systems

Micrometers

Microscopes

CMM equipment

Job description

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Defense Group.

You will perform production inspection plans, conduct detailed visual and dimensional inspections, and verify quality compliance across receiving, manufacturing, assembly and test processes. You will support process validation, tooling trials, and Kaizen initiatives while coordinating with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve product reliability.