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Quality Manufacturing Inspector

Moog
Buffalo, NY Posted Oct 27, 2026
Full-timeOn-site

About this role

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: Quality Manufacturing Inspector

Reporting To: Supervisor, QA Inspection

Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Our team in Space and Defense Group is looking for a Quality Manufacturing Inspector to join them. You will report to the Quality Inspection Supervisor and will have a 3rd Shift onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY.

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

  • 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.
  • At least 3 years of experience with a quality/manufacturing setting. 1 year of experience operating a CMM (Zeiss) is preferred.
  • A demonstrated expertise in the understanding of GD&T and drawing interpretation

As a Quality Manufacturing Inspector, you will:

  • Function as an aid to the manufacturing process, providing general CMM inspector support for fabricated or machined parts from various departments as required in the shop
  • Run CMM inspection programs and performs manual inspection for simple to complex parts, components, and assemblies while assuring the integrity of CMM inspection results.
  • Assist machinists in the use and care of inspection equipment, interpretation of drawings and other quality related activities such as
  • perform a wide variety of precision inspection and checking operations
  • work from complicated drawings, operation sheets, verbal instructions, engineering and military specifications
  • work involving a considerable number of complicated set-ups on surface plate using height gauge, gauge blocks, indicators and various types of gauging equipment.
  • Inspect complex parts with multiple features
  • Perform daily machine maintenance including calibration and probe qualifications

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

  • 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.

  • 3rd shift employees receive 10% shift differential pay.

  • Salary Range Transparency:

  • Buffalo, NY $27.00–$35.00 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.

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