Sr. Quality Technician

Moog Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Quality Technician to lead root cause investigations and drive improvements in machining, inspection and process capability. The role focuses on reducing scrap and rework through technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration.

You will mentor teams, develop action plans, and support hardware-related activities while ensuring adherence to AS9100 quality practices. This is an onsite position with strong emphasis on problem solving.

Qualifications

• 5 years of manufacturing, mechanical or quality engineering experience.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; otherwise ability to understand and apply instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Investigate root cause of chronic scrap sources using machining, GD&T and inspection methods.
• Solve component and process problems using basic problem-solving skills.
• Support engineering by identifying problems and conducting experiments to solve complex issues.
• Collaborate with Performance Leaders, Quality engineering and other stakeholders on corrective actions.
• Manage RCCA action items and audit follow-ups.
• Develop non-complex production inspection plans for manufacturing and first article inspections.
• Perform complex inspections to verify drawing conformance, including first piece and final inspection.
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure workmanship and product performance.
• Audit processes to verify process capability and operator training; assist with decisions on product acceptance.
• Support hardware-related activities and training as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality engineering

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Zeiss equipment

Job description

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

Sr. Quality Technician

Work Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog Space and Defense Group is recruiting for a Senior Quality Technician to join the team in East Aurora. The Senior Quality Technician will focus on root cause analysis, process capability, and corrective action effectiveness. This role is critical in driving the reduction of scrap and rework through deep technical expertise in machining processes, GD&T, and inspection techniques. The successful candidate will lead investigations into chronic scrap sources, collaborate closely with production teams, and develop practical quality improvement solutions to enhance manufacturing performance.

To be considered for the Senior Quality Technician role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• 5 years of manufacturing, mechanical or quality engineering experience
• High School diploma or GED preferred. Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of machining processes, GD&T, and metrology equipment (Zeiss experience preferred).
• Proven experience in root cause analysis and corrective action in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with AS9100 specifications and quality documentation best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and familiarity with structured analysis tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagrams.

As a Sr. Quality Assurance Technician, you will be responsible for the following:

• Investigate root cause of chronic scrap sources utilizing technical knowledge of machining, GD&T, and inspection methods.
• Solve component part and process problems using basic problem-solving skills.
• Support engineering by identifying problems, investigating the contributing factors, and participating in developing experiments to solve complex component part, process, and machining problems.
• Collaborate with Performance Leaders, Quality engineering, and other stakeholders to develop corrective action plans.
• Manage action item trackers related to root cause corrective action (RCCA) and audit follow-ups.
• Develop non‑complex production inspection plans for manufacturing and first article inspections.
• Perform complex inspections to determine part compliance to drawing requirements, including first piece and final inspection.
• Interact with engineering and manufacturing to ensure the required workmanship and product performance is achieved in the most efficient process possible.
• Audit processes to determine process capability, verify operators have been effectively trained, understand the process requirements, and make appropriate decisions on product acceptance.
• Support hardware‑related activities and training as needed

How We Care For You

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), 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
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family‑like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $35.00–$45.00 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.

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit 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.