Senior NC Programmer

Moog•Torrance, CA

1d•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 supports manufacturing engineering and NC programming for aerospace parts and involves planning and programming work for numerically controlled machines, developing tooling and gauging requirements, and preparing operation sheets and production estimates. The programmer also works in NC centers to troubleshoot machining problems and improve processes, collaborating with manufacturing, design, quality, metallurgy, and inspection personnel as needed. The position provides technical guidance to the group, coordinates manufacturing engineering activities with Machine Shop and Assembly & Test areas, and contributes to new processes, manufacturing methods, standardization, and cost reduction. The programmer works in a matrix-based organization, manages multiple tasks, and adapts to shifting business priorities. A 9/80 schedule option is available. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

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

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, tooling requirements, and gauging requirements for producing aerospace parts.
Prepare detailed operation sheets for the NC portion of processes and estimate setup and run hours for production parts, as well as design and build hours for tooling.
Prepare the total operation sheet when a part has a very large percentage of NC work.
Work in NC centers to solve problems and improve processes associated with assigned parts.
Collaborate with group leaders, methods engineers, product or design engineers, quality assurance personnel, metallurgists, and inspectors to resolve problems.
Provide technical guidance to the group.
Provide input on selection, placement, job evaluation, performance, and appraisals.
Coordinate manufacturing engineering group activities in support of the Machine Shop and Assembly & Test areas.
Participate in developing new processes and manufacturing methods for standardization and cost reduction.
Work with department engineers and technicians to achieve on-time, 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 problem resolution requires it.
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and respond to shifting priorities to meet business needs.

Benefits

Great compensation package and bonus opportunities.
Matching 401(k).
Ability to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible paid time off and holidays.
Parental leave program.
Relocation assistance.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Plan and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs.
Inclusive, warm, respectful, family-like workplace culture and employee resource groups.