Senior Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machining

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Buffalo, NY, USA
In-Office
100K-135K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Leads manufacturing engineering for CNC machining operations, developing and optimizing processes, programming CAD/CAM, troubleshooting production issues, and improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. Partners with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams on root-cause investigations, corrective actions, tooling and fixturing optimization, new product introductions, process transfers, capital equipment projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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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:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machining

Reporting To:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Industrial Group! As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll play a key role in advancing our machining operations through technical expertise, process innovation, and hands-on manufacturing support. You'll work across a diverse mix of CNC machining technologies, driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing manufacturing processes, and helping solve complex production challenges.


As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll serve as a manufacturing subject matter expert, partnering closely with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance. This position is ideal for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving challenging manufacturing problems, developing robust machining processes, and making a visible impact on shop floor performance.


This Senior Manufacturing Engineer position offers the opportunity to support a broad range of manufacturing technologies while helping shape process improvements, equipment utilization, and manufacturing excellence across our machining operations.

 

To be considered for Senior Manufacturing Engineer, here's what you'll typically bring with you:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field with five (5) or more years of relevant experience; or an Associate degree in a technical field with nine (9) or more years of relevant experience; or 13 or more years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Hands-on experience within 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 while providing technical guidance on manufacturing best practices.

 

It's preferred if you bring:

  • Experience supporting complex CNC machining operations within 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 within aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.

 

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

  • Serve as a technical expert for manufacturing processes, machining methods, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support a broad range of machining technologies including CNC turning, milling, Swiss machining, grinding, and EDM operations.
  • Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
  • Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support through CAD/CAM programming, troubleshooting, process development, and process validation activities.
  • 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 opportunities for increased efficiency and reduced 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 dedicated to advancing manufacturing performance and operational excellence across the organization.

How we care for you:

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), 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
  • Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $100,000.00–$135,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 


This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.


Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.


No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field with five or more years of relevant experience
  • Associate degree in a technical field with nine or more years of relevant experience
  • Thirteen or more 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 CNC turning, milling, Swiss machining, grinding, EDM, or multitasking 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 across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production teams while providing technical guidance
  • 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
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The Company
HQ: East Aurora, NY
7,850 Employees
Year Founded: 1951

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.

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