Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Moog • Torrance, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Moog Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support our Manufacturing Engineering. Reporting to our Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and you will have a 9/80 schedule on-site work in Torrance, CA. Moog Military Aircraft provides flight control equipment and systems to the world’s leading military platforms. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 20+ countries. At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical or a relative engineering discipline with experience in the manufacturing of aerospace manufactured components
• Minimum 6 years or more of progressive experience in the field of manufacturing engineering, preferably with aerospace cylindrical steel components
• Strong knowledge of the following machining processes: Turning Milling OD/ID, Surface, and Jig Grinding
• Familiarity with the following Gear machining processes: Shaping Hobbing Broaching Gear Grinding
• Strong knowledge of Aerospace Painting processes
• Strong knowledge of: Machining properties for various aerospace steels, such as carbon steels, stainless steels, carburizing steels, nitriding steels, aluminum, etc.
• 3D Modeling best practices and principles
• GDT, Engineering Drawings Interpretation and creation
• Fixture and Tool Design
• Inspection methods, tools and best practices for relative hardware (Cylindrical, small to mid-size geared components)
• Employment of various quality processes, such as 5 Why’s and Fishbone diagrams, to perform Root Cause analysis and provide robust Corrective Action for low yield processes and/or non-conforming hardware

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NX & Team Center
• Previous experience with creating manufacturing processes for aerospace cylindrical components with gears and / or splines
• Strong knowledge of gears / splines manufacturing processes
• Strong knowledge of gears / splines inspection methods and tools
• Experience with CMM (Zeiss) inspection methods and reports
• Previous experience in the aerospace manufacturing industry and familiarity with AS9100 requirements
• Organizational and time management skills
• Results oriented team player with effective and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Moderate knowledge of the following processes: Heat Treatment, including carburizing, nitriding, and core hardening
• Plating processes, such as cad plating, zinc-nickel plating, chrome plating
• NDT: Magnetic particle inspection, Nital Etch Inspection, Hardness Testing.

Responsibilities

• Performing drawing reviews to ensure the application of DFMA principles.
• Development of quality based and cost effective manufacturing processes.
• Tooling design for all operations requiring holding fixtures and / or specialized cutting.
• Performing critical analysis during prove out of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting and revising as necessary to achieve the targeted quality yield and efficiency.
• Working with the operations team to support continuous improvement activities in the machine shop during the fabrication of complex parts and sub-assemblies.
• Reviewing existing manufacturing plans on legacy hardware to ensure compatibility of engineering drawings with fabrication capabilities.
• Making recommendations for improvements and drawing updates to enhance yield and production, as well as the implementation of Automation, Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Research, specify and purchase capital equipment for additional capacity or manufacturing technology improvements.
• Coordinate with various departments and team members to assure the most effective design and use of manufacturing facilities and processes.
• Technical ownership of gear production equipment such as hobbers and shapers, to provide technical support, programming support, troubleshooting, fixture and cutting tool specifications, as needed.

Benefits

• great compensation package
• bonus opportunities
• matching 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
• 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
• personal growth programs
• Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior