Manufacturing Engineering Technician: CNC & Prototyping

Moog; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support our Manufacturing team in Torrance, CA. You will report to the NC Programming Manager and work onsite to develop part processing methods, write NC programs, and assist operators with prove‑outs.

The role requires hands-on machining experience, 5+ years CNC experience, and collaboration with Design Engineers to improve manufacturability. Expect a dynamic environment and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; otherwise demonstrate ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English.
• Hands on machining experience and a proven track record of part processing knowledge and machine programming skills for a variety of machining processes
• Minimum of 5 years CNC machine experience; able to set up, edit programs.
• Strong problem solving and decision‑making skills
• Ability to create new CNC programs used on multi‑axis machine tools (Milling, Turning, 5‑Axis Mill/Turn, Grind, EDM)
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to achieve manufacturability via concurrent engineering

Responsibilities

• Define part processing methodology to produce machined components that meet engineering drawings
• Create N/C program code for specific machines and assist operators with program prove‑out
• Hands on machining using various machine tools including programming, set‑up, prove‑out, and low volume pilot production runs
• Deploy to areas within machining operations to improve operational efficiencies (Safety, Cost, Quality, Delivery)
• Establish tooling and gaging packages for prototype and production
• Contribute to work holding design and development for machined parts
• Prepare detailed manufacturing instructions including operation sheets and set‑up folders
• Improve existing manufacturing methods including machining processes, tooling, and fixturing to reduce cost and lead times
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to achieve manufacturability
• Establish standard times for setup and run of each operation and develop routing sheets
• Provide technical support to production areas to solve problems
• Participate in daily Tiered Management meetings
• Participate in value stream process improvements using Lean tools
• Support model shop tooling and fixturing fabrication
• Support rapid prototyping including additive manufacturing (3D printing)
• Work with methods and programming group in advanced manufacturing cell

Skills

Machining experience

Machine programming

CNC programming

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Moog is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support our Manufacturing team in Torrance, CA. You will report to the NC Programming Manager and work onsite to develop part processing methods, write NC programs, and assist operators with prove‑outs.

The role requires hands-on machining experience, 5+ years CNC experience, and collaboration with Design Engineers to improve manufacturability. Expect a dynamic environment and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement across