Sr. Quality Technician

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

9d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Moog Space and Defense Group is recruiting a Senior Quality Technician to join its team in East Aurora, New York. This onsite role focuses on root cause analysis, process capability, and corrective action effectiveness. The technician will help reduce scrap and rework through technical expertise in machining processes, GD&T, and inspection techniques. The role includes leading investigations into chronic scrap sources, collaborating with production teams, and developing practical quality improvements to enhance manufacturing performance.

Requirements

Five years of manufacturing, mechanical, or quality engineering experience.
High school diploma or GED preferred; otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply verbal, written, and computer-based work instructions or training in English, and to perform simple arithmetic.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical knowledge of machining processes, GD&T, and metrology equipment; Zeiss experience is preferred.
Experience in root cause analysis and corrective action in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity 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.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Investigate the root causes of chronic scrap sources using 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 contributing factors, and participating in experiments to address 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 whether parts comply with drawing requirements, including first-piece and final inspections.
Work with engineering and manufacturing to achieve required workmanship and product performance through efficient processes.
Audit processes to assess capability, verify effective operator training and understanding of process requirements, and ensure appropriate product-acceptance decisions.
Support hardware-related activities and training as needed.