Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Moog Inc.; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog Inc. – Moog Commercial Aircraft Group in Tewkesbury seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to advance precision machining processes for aerospace components. You will drive NPI, DFMEA/APQP activities and apply GD&T to optimize design for manufacturability.

You will mentor engineers, lead tooling and gauging initiatives, and push lean and automation programs to raise quality, cost efficiency and delivery performance across UK operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace precision machining process development.
• Ability to lead NPI activities and APQP/PFMEA processes.
• Proficient in GD&T and DFMA concepts for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise precision machining processes for aerospace components.
• Lead NPI activities, PFMEA, control plans and MSA studies.
• Mentor engineers on tooling, fixturing and gauging design.
• Drive lean and automation initiatives to improve throughput.

Skills

Siemens NX

5-axis milling

Mill-turn

APQP

PFMEA

GD&T

NPI

DFSS

Zero Defects

Lean manufacturing

Automation

Tooling & gauging design

Tools

Okuma MU4000V

Mazak

DMG Mori

Vericut

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer — Moog Commercial Aircraft Group Tewkesbury

Leading precision machining process development, NPI and manufacturing excellence in aerospace. Using Siemens NX, 5‑Axis/Mill‑turn expertise and APQP/PFMEA to drive quality, cost and delivery. Mentoring engineers and advancing lean/automation initiatives at our Tewkesbury site. UK-wide applicants welcome. Open to UK-wide candidates; relocation support available subject to approval.

Key Contributions

• Process Development & Optimisation — Designed and improved precision machining processes for complex aerospace components using Siemens NX CAD/CAM; applied lean principles to improve quality, cost-efficiency and delivery performance.
• NPI & Quality Assurance — Delivered Design for Manufacture (DfM) input during product development; led APQP activities including PFMEA, Control Plans and MSA studies; applied GD&T standards to review drawings and recommend design improvements.
• Advanced Machining — Leveraged deep expertise in 5‑Axis Milling and Mill‑Turn operations; supported platforms including Okuma MU4000V, Mazak and DMG Mori systems; used Vericut simulation to validate toolpaths.
• Continuous Improvement — Championed operational excellence initiatives, reducing downtime and raising process capability; applied DFSS, Zero Defects and advanced Lean methodologies.
• Leadership & Mentorship — Guided junior engineers and technicians in tooling, fixturing and gauging design; coordinated technical support across internal teams and external suppliers.
• Manufacturing Strategy — Contributed to strategic initiatives including automation adoption and advanced process implementation (EDM, honing, heat treatment, surface finishing).