Senior NC Programmer

Moog Inc.•Torrance, CA

2d•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is seeking a Senior NC Programmer to work onsite at its aerospace plant in Torrance, California. The role reports to the NC Programming Manager; the posting also describes the reporting relationship as to the Manufacturing Engineering / NC Programming Leader. A 9/80 schedule option is available. The Senior NC Programmer plans and programs operations for numerically controlled machines producing aerospace parts. The role prepares detailed program outlines and operation sheets, establishes tooling and gauging requirements, and estimates setup, run, and tooling design and build hours. For parts with a large proportion of NC work, the programmer may be responsible for the complete operation sheet. The position also involves working in NC centers to resolve machining problems and improve processes, coordinating with manufacturing engineering and other technical and quality groups, and providing technical guidance. The programmer contributes to process development, standardization, cost reduction, and manufacturing planning while managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities.

Requirements

At least 7 years of NC programming experience with multi-axis CNC machines.
Experience programming and troubleshooting complex machining processes on multiaxial or multifunction CNC machines.
High school diploma or GED preferred; otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply verbal, written, and computer work instructions or training in English, and to perform simple arithmetic.
Human relations skills to work with a variety of people.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and react to shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Aerospace industry experience.
Knowledge of automation systems.

Responsibilities

Determine operations for numerically controlled machines and prepare detailed program outlines.
Establish tooling and gauging requirements for producing aerospace parts on numerically controlled machines.
Prepare detailed operation sheets for NC work and estimate setup and run hours for production parts, as well as design and build hours for tooling.
Take responsibility for the complete operation sheet when a part involves a very large percentage of NC work.
Work in NC centers to solve problems and improve processes associated with assigned parts.
Coordinate with group leaders, methods engineers, product or design engineers, quality assurance personnel, metallurgists, and inspectors to resolve machining problems.
Provide technical guidance to the group.
Provide input on selection, placement, job evaluation, performance, and appraisals.
Support Machine Shop and Assembly & Test areas by coordinating Manufacturing Engineering group activities.
Participate in developing new processes and manufacturing methods for standardization and cost reduction.
Work with department engineers and technicians to achieve on-time and cost-competitive process planning.
Provide technical input for difficult and non-routine Manufacturing Engineering work.
Take initiative to contact and coordinate with other groups in the matrix-based organization when needed to solve problems.
Manage multiple tasks and respond to shifting priorities to meet business needs.

Benefits

Great compensation package and bonus opportunities.
Matching 401(k).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible paid time off.
Holidays and parental leave program.
Relocation assistance.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, and other supplemental coverage.
Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs.
Employee Resource Groups and an inclusive, respectful workplace.