Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer

Moog Inc. • Torrance, CA

2d • $80,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title: Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer Reporting To: Management, Procurement Work Schedule: Onsite – Torrance, CA Moog Military Aircraft Group has an immediate opening for a Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer. Reporting to the Supplier Quality & Development Manager. This on-site position is based in Torrance, CA (Los Angeles area) and offers a 9/80 work schedule and a hybrid option. As Moog expands the volume of components sourced through our external Supply Chain, we are strengthening our Manufacturing Engineering team to ensure suppliers can deliver high‑quality parts at customer demand rates. Our Manufacturing Engineers play a critical role throughout the product lifecycle—from early design influence and supplier selection to process development, capability analysis, and ongoing risk mitigation. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to establish stable, capable, and compliant manufacturing processes as parts transition from internal production to our global supply base.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline with 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience or 7+ years of equivalent hands-on experience for non-degreed candidates.
• Strong working knowledge of turning, milling, OD/ID grinding, surface grinding, and jig grinding processes.
• Experience machining aerospace materials including carbon steels, stainless steels, carburizing and nitriding steels, and aluminum alloys.
• Solid understanding of heat treatment, plating, non-destructive testing (NDT), and aerospace painting processes.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling best practices and principles.
• Advanced ability to interpret and create engineering drawings, including expert-level application of GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with inspection methods, tools, and best practices to ensure conformance and quality.
• Proven experience using root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.) to drive corrective actions and improve yield on low-performing or non-conforming processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NX & Team Center.
• Previous experience with creating manufacturing processes for aerospace components with gears and / or splines.
• Knowledge of gears / splines manufacturing processes.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing of complex machining, gear, and motor components within the supplier network.
• Conduct part risk assessments and drive mitigation plans with suppliers.
• Review and validate manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to understand and communicate design intent.
• Recommend tooling, processes, and inspection methods to improve supplier performance.
• Assess supplier manufacturing capabilities and provide technical support to resolve issues.
• Review manufacturing specifications and provide guidance to ensure proper application.
• Identify manufacturability concerns on new designs and drive data‑based feedback to design engineering.
• Recommend product or process improvements to reduce risk and defect potential.
• Lead and participate in DFX/DFMA activities for new products.
• Review and approve PPAP submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Create and support PFMEA activities with suppliers.
• Conduct Gage R&R and MSA evaluations with Moog and supplier teams.
• Analyze process capability data and drive improvement where needed.
• Support Moog’s Zero-Defect journey using AS9145 methodologies.
• Travel up to 35%.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

What This Job Offers

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