Quality Assurance Technician

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and experience in a Quality role.
3 years of manufacturing experience
Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; safety-focused and quality-driven work ethic.
Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience working directly with engineering and collaborating across production, inspection, and engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in controlled manufacturing environments is a plus.
Candidates local to WNY area preferred.
Background in machining, inspection, assembly, test, and RCCA investigation
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
Experience writing and tracking nonconformances and corrective actions and supporting nonconformance investigations and CAPA processes.
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).

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Sr. Quality Technician or a Quality Engineer, you will perform production inspection plans for receiving inspection, manufacturing, assembly & test, engineering procedures and first article inspection plans.
This may include the performance of physical inspections, process capability studies, gauge capability studies, and/or implementation of statistical process control plans.
Conduct detailed visual and dimensional inspections using microscopes and precision gauges.
Verify and maintain compliance with contractual changes related to quality.
Perform routine technical tasks such as product/process improvement studies, development of new systems and procedures, and support of process validation efforts and tooling trials.
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.
Collecting and analyzing data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
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.

Benefits

great compensation package
annual profit sharing
matching 401k
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
holidays
parental leave program
relocation assistance
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
Tuition Assistance
mentorship and coaching opportunities
leadership development and other personal growth programs
Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.