Manufacturing Engineering Lead (CNC Machining)

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Matching 401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to guide a team of engineers across CNC machining operations. This hands-on leadership role combines technical manufacturing engineering with people leadership to drive process improvements and talent development.

You will mentor engineers and machinists, shape strategy for a diverse machine fleet, and stay engaged on the shop floor to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with five or more years of relevant experience; or Associate degree with nine or more years; or 13+ 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 provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, machinists, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting a diverse CNC machining environment.
• Serve as the technical expert for manufacturing processes, machining strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support a broad range of machining technologies including CNC turning, milling, Swiss machining, grinding, and EDM operations.
• Drive process improvements that enhance safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support through CAD/CAM programming, troubleshooting, and process development.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
• Develop employee training plans, provide performance coaching, and help build future engineering talent.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and manufacturing risk reduction efforts.
• Support machine risk assessments, capital equipment planning, and long-term manufacturing strategy.
• Remain a hands-on contributor while helping shape the future of our manufacturing organization.

Skills

CNC machining

CAD/CAM programming

Machining process development

Multiple machining technologies

Tooling & fixturing

Root cause analysis

Mentorship & leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Associate degree with 9+ years experience

13+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Lead (CNC Machining)

Reporting To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Work Schedule: Onsite - Buffalo, NY

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to join our Industrial Group! As Manufacturing Engineering Lead, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our machining operations. In this hands-on leadership position, you'll guide a team of Manufacturing Engineers while supporting a diverse mix of CNC machining technologies across our manufacturing facility. You'll drive process improvements, mentor engineering talent, influence equipment strategy, and remain actively involved in solving complex manufacturing challenges. This role is ideal for a technically strong Manufacturing Engineer looking to expand their leadership impact while staying close to the shop floor.

This Manufacturing Engineering Lead offers the opportunity to combine technical manufacturing engineering expertise with people leadership. You will play a critical role in developing manufacturing talent, shaping manufacturing strategy, supporting a large and diverse machine fleet, and helping guide the future growth of the Industrial Group's machining operations.

To be considered for Manufacturing Engineering Lead, 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 provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, machinists, and cross-functional teams.

It's preferred if you bring:

• Previous technical leadership, team lead, supervisory, or mentoring experience.
• Experience leading Manufacturing Engineers within a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience with capital equipment planning, machine replacement strategies, and manufacturing risk assessments.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.

As Manufacturing Engineering Lead, you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting a diverse CNC machining environment.
• Serve as the technical expert for manufacturing processes, machining strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support a broad range of machining technologies including CNC turning, milling, Swiss machining, grinding, and EDM operations.
• Drive process improvements that enhance safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support through CAD/CAM programming, troubleshooting, and process development.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
• Develop employee training plans, provide performance coaching, and help build future engineering talent.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and manufacturing risk reduction efforts.
• Support machine risk assessments, capital equipment planning, and long-term manufacturing strategy.
• Remain a hands-on contributor while helping shape the future of our manufacturing 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 $110,000.00-$140,000.00 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.