Senior Manufacturing Engineer - 5-Axis Milling

Moog • Buffalo, NY

22d • $90,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Our Military Aircraft Group is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Prismatic (Complex Milling) Manufacturing Group in East Aurora, NY. This is your opportunity to take on a high-impact role where innovation meets precision, and your expertise drives the development of cutting-edge aerospace components. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of both new product development and continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes. You’ll work hands-on with complex milled parts, applying advanced CNC programming and machining knowledge to solve challenges and optimize performance.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 5+ years of relevant professional experience, or an Associate degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience or a High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of proven professional experience
• Strong knowledge and experience in 5-Axis CNC Milling programming using CAD/CAM (NX experience preferred, but not required)
• Proven experience in end-to-end process engineering—from raw material to finished product
• Hands-on machining experience, including setup and operation
• Expertise in machining a variety of materials (aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of cutting tools, workholding, and fixture design
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Project management experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of manufacturing processes for new aerospace components.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives across engineering teams.
• Create and prove out N/C programs, operation sequences, workholding design concepts, tooling/gauge lists, and detailed work instructions.
• Support and improve existing production processes through hands-on shop floor engagement.
• Estimate time standards, labor ratios, and economic run quantities for complex parts.
• Generate detailed cost estimates for new business and process improvements.
• Evaluate and implement new capital equipment and manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborate daily with engineers, technicians, operations staff, quality teams, and suppliers to resolve process issues and mentor peers.
• Lead projects and potentially own the engineering portion of a dedicated manufacturing cell.
• Support automated manufacturing cells to reduce labor and variability.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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 Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered
• Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $90,000.00–$145,000.00 Annually
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees