Senior CNC Manufacturing Engineer – 5-Axis & NPI Leader

Moog Inc.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Employee share options

Free onsite parking

EV charging

Job summary

Moog Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead lean manufacturing initiatives for complex aerospace machining.

You will optimise Siemens NX-based CNC processes, provide DfM input, and drive PFMEA, Control Plans and MSA studies across NPI programs. You will mentor engineers and technicians, support internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to strategic manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

CNC programming

Siemens NX

DFM

PFMEA

GD&T

NPI leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Automation

Education

BEng/BTech in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

HNC/HND acceptable

Tools

Siemens NX CAD/CAM

Vericut

Okuma MU4000V

Mazak I100/I200

DMG NTX 1000

Job description

Moog Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead lean manufacturing initiatives for complex aerospace machining.

You will optimise Siemens NX-based CNC processes, provide DfM input, and drive PFMEA, Control Plans and MSA studies across NPI programs. You will mentor engineers and technicians, support internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to strategic manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.