Senior Quality Technician – Manufacturing

About the role

Moog is seeking a Senior Quality Technician to join its Space and Defense Group in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on reducing scrap and rework by applying deep technical expertise in machining, GD&T, and inspection techniques.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate root causes of chronic scrap sources using machining, GD&T, and inspection knowledge.
• Lead corrective‑action plans and manage action‑item trackers for RCCA and audit follow‑ups.
• Develop and execute non‑complex production inspection plans, including first‑article and final inspections.
• Support engineering with problem identification, factor analysis, and experimental design.
• Collaborate with performance leaders, quality engineering, and manufacturing to improve processes.
• Audit processes to assess capability and ensure compliance with AS9100 standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical or quality engineering.
• High School diploma or GED (or equivalent ability to follow technical instructions in English).
• Strong technical knowledge of machining processes, GD&T, and metrology equipment.
• Proven experience with root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action implementation.
• Familiarity with AS9100 specifications and quality documentation best practices.

Required skills

• Machining processes
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Metrology equipment (Zeiss preferred)
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective action implementation
• AS9100 standards
• 5 Whys analysis
• Fishbone diagram analysis
• Production inspection planning
• First‑article and complex inspections
• Process capability auditing