Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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

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.

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.

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
Work Schedule: Onsite Tewkesbury, GBR
Applications 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