Precision CNC Manufacturing Engineer & Programmer

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer to develop and optimize CNC milling and secondary machining processes for aerospace components.

This role focuses on transitioning operations to our AIM facility with high-precision demands. You will create CNC programs, review engineering drawings for manufacturability, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to cost estimation and continuous improvement initiatives while working onsite at the Prismatic Manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience, or an Associate degree with 6+ years, or 8+ years of proven experience.
• Proficiency in CNC Mill Machining.
• 3+ years experience CNC Programming using CAD/CAM software.
• Hands-on experience with machine setup and operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC Mill and secondary machining processes for both new and legacy components.
• Create detailed CNC programs and manufacturing instructions that meet rigorous engineering specifications.
• Define operation sequences, tooling, gauging, and machine requirements for precision part fabrication.
• Troubleshoot shop floor issues, including tooling, gauging, workholding, and inspection challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing problems and enhance producibility.
• Create detailed operation sheets and NC programs to produce high-precision machined parts and sub-assemblies.
• Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and recommend design improvements.
• Assist in the creation of machine-ready code and be hands-on in the production environment, assisting with program prove-outs and troubleshooting.
• Estimate setup/run times and tooling hours; contribute to cost estimation for new business proposals.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead continuous improvement initiatives in processes and equipment.

Skills

CNC milling proficiency

CNC programming using CAD/CAM

Machine setup and operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Associate degree with 6+ years relevant experience

8+ years proven professional experience

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer to develop and optimize CNC milling and secondary machining processes for aerospace components.

This role focuses on transitioning operations to our AIM facility with high-precision demands. You will create CNC programs, review engineering drawings for manufacturability, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to cost estimation and continuous improvement initiatives while working onsite at the Prismatic Manufacturing