Quality Assurance Technician – Manufacturing

About the role

Moog Defense Group is seeking a self‑motivated Quality Assurance Technician to join its East Aurora, NY team. You will support product compliance and reliability by performing inspections, capability studies, and continuous‑improvement activities in a controlled manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Execute production inspection plans for receiving, manufacturing, assembly, test, and first‑article inspections.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections using microscopes, precision gauges, air gauges, Vici laser mic systems, super micrometers, and CMM equipment.
• Perform process and gauge capability studies, implement statistical process control (SPC) plans, and support process validation and tooling trials.
• Track nonconformances, assist with corrective‑action‑preventive‑action (CAPA) investigations, and maintain AS9100 documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive Kaizen and continuous‑improvement projects.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of manufacturing quality experience, or an Associate’s degree with 0‑3 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience working in a controlled manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Required skills

• Reading engineering drawings.
• Precision measuring equipment: air gauges, Vici laser mic systems, super micrometers, microscopes, CMM.
• AS9100 specifications and quality documentation best practices.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Kaizen methodologies.
• Process validation, tooling trials, and capability studies.
• Nonconformance tracking and CAPA processes.

What we offer

• Competitive benefits and a performance‑driven culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a leading aerospace and defense company.