Senior Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machining
About The Position
Moog is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join its Industrial Group in an onsite role in Buffalo, New York. The engineer will advance machining operations through technical expertise, process innovation, and hands-on manufacturing support across a diverse range of CNC machining technologies. The role serves as a manufacturing subject matter expert, partnering with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost performance. It involves developing and sustaining robust machining processes, solving production challenges, supporting new product introductions and process transfers, and contributing to equipment and technology improvements. The position is intended for an experienced, hands-on manufacturing engineer who will have a visible impact on shop-floor performance and operational excellence. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field with at least five years of relevant experience; or an Associate degree in a technical field with at least nine years of relevant experience; or at least 13 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
- Hands-on experience in a CNC machining environment.
- Strong CAD/CAM programming experience and knowledge of machining process development.
- Experience supporting multiple machining technologies, such as CNC turning, milling, Swiss machining, grinding, EDM, or multi-tasking machines.
- Strong understanding of tooling, fixturing, process optimization, and root cause problem-solving.
- Experience troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing process improvements in a production environment.
- Ability to collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production teams and provide technical guidance on manufacturing best practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting complex CNC machining operations in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
- Experience with capital equipment implementation, manufacturing technology upgrades, or process automation initiatives.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical expert for manufacturing processes, machining methods, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support CNC turning, milling, Swiss machining, grinding, and EDM operations.
- Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
- Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support through CAD/CAM programming, troubleshooting, process development, and process validation.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve process capability and product quality.
- Evaluate tooling, fixturing, machine utilization, and process flow to identify efficiency improvements and reduce manufacturing risk.
- Support new product introductions, process transfers, and manufacturing readiness activities.
- Contribute technical expertise to capital equipment projects, technology evaluations, and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
- Remain a hands-on contributor focused on advancing manufacturing performance and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Compensation package and bonus opportunities.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
- Flexible paid time off.
- Holidays.
- Parental leave program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and supplemental insurance coverage.
- Tuition assistance.
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
- Leadership development and personal growth programs.
- Employee Resource Groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
