Senior Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machining

Moog•Buffalo, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Moog is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join its Industrial Group in Buffalo, NY. This onsite role advances machining operations through technical expertise, process innovation, and hands-on manufacturing support. The engineer will work across a diverse range of CNC machining technologies, drive continuous improvement, optimize manufacturing processes, and help resolve complex production challenges. The position serves as a manufacturing subject matter expert, partnering with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance. It offers the opportunity to support a broad range of manufacturing technologies and contribute to process improvements, equipment utilization, and manufacturing excellence across machining operations. The role also requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field and at least five years of relevant experience; or an Associate degree in a technical field and 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 effectively 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 machining technologies including 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 to manufacturing performance and operational excellence.