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Job Title:
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CNC MachiningWork Schedule:
Onsite – Tewkesbury, GBRApplications are welcomed from candidates across the UK. Support may be available for candidates required to relocate closer to the Tewkesbury area, subject to business approval.
Due to continued growth across our Commercial Aircraft Group, Moog is expanding its Manufacturing Engineering capability.
Moog Commercial Aircraft Group in Tewkesbury is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical leadership across machining operations, New Product Introduction activities and manufacturing process development. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who can drive manufacturing excellence, support complex machining challenges and mentor others within the engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of lean manufacturing processes focused on quality, cost and delivery.
- Create and optimise machining processes for complex aerospace components using Siemens NX and associated CAD/CAM technologies.
- Provide Design for Manufacture (DfM) input during product development activities.
- Lead APQP activities such as PFMEA, Control Plans and MSA studies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reducing downtime and improving process capability.
- Review engineering drawings and recommend design improvements to enhance manufacturability and standardisation.
- Provide technical support to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Mentor and support Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians in tooling, gauging and fixture design.
- Support strategic manufacturing initiatives and operational excellence programmes.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Significant Manufacturing Engineering experience within a precision machining environment.
- 5 Axis Milling and/or Mill turn Background
- Advanced CNC programming expertise using Siemens NX.
- Strong knowledge of DfM, PFMEA, GD&T and process optimisation methodologies.
- Experience leading NPI programmes from concept through to production.
- Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineering colleagues.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Production or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
- Vericut experience.
- 5 Axis Milling (Okuma MU4000V or equivalent) and Millturn (Mazak I100, I200 or DMG NTX 1000)
- Knowledge of DFSS, Zero Defects and advanced lean methodologies.
- Exposure to EDM, honing, lapping, grinding, flow deburring, anodising and heat treatment processes.
- Strong Siemens NX experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of GD&T principles.
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes including automation.
What We Offer
- Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice.
- Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%).
- Employee share options.
- Free onsite parking, EV charging and gym facilities.
We review applications on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been identified. Early application is encouraged.
You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision
At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We manage vacancies internally, preferring direct hiring and referrals for efficiency. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.
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Skills Required
- Significant manufacturing engineering experience within a precision machining environment
- 5-axis milling and/or mill-turn background
- Advanced CNC programming expertise using Siemens NX
- Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DfM), PFMEA, GD&T and process optimisation methodologies
- Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes from concept through to production
- Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineering colleagues
- Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Production or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
- Vericut experience
- Experience with Okuma MU4000V or equivalent 5-axis machines
- Experience with Mazak I100, I200 or DMG NTX 1000 mill-turn machines
- Knowledge of DFSS, Zero Defects and advanced lean methodologies
- Exposure to EDM, honing, lapping, grinding, flow deburring, anodising and heat treatment processes
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes including automation
What We Do
We work on some of the world’s most exciting technical projects, creating products that challenge the limits of what’s possible, from cutting-edge medical technology to space vehicles. Our formula includes one simple, surprising low-tech element that makes us stand out from everyone else: Trust. We trust each other to work hard and do the right thing. We give people credit for their ideas. We take pride in sticking with a problem until it’s solved. We value you for who you are as much as what you can do. We enjoy what we do. And you can do it, too.
