Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Moog; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Flexible Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Mentorship and coaching

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Torrance, CA to develop and mature production processes for aerospace hardware. You will lead DFMA-driven NPI reviews and collaborate across teams to improve yield and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include ownership of gear production equipment, tooling specs, and process optimization for legacy programs, with strong emphasis on machining, inspection, and automation capabilities. This role is onsite in Torrance with a 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years in manufacturing engineering, aerospace preferred.
• Experience with gear/spline manufacturing and inspection.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature manufacturing processes for production hardware.
• Lead NPI drawing reviews applying DFMA principles.
• Support legacy programs with process improvements and automation.
• Provide technical ownership of gear production equipment, fixtures and tooling.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Gear production

NX + Teamcenter

CMM inspection (Zeiss)

DFMA & NPI

Education

Bachelor of Science in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Zeiss CMM

Job description

## Senior Manufacturing EngineerApply: Onsite: Torrance, CA: Full time: Posted Today: R-26-20128Moog 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**Reporting To:**Manager, Mfg. Engrg.**Work Schedule:**Onsite – Torrance, CAMoog Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support our Manufacturing Engineering. Reporting to our Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and you will have a 9/80 schedule on-site work in Torrance, CA.Moog Military Aircraft provides flight control equipment and systems to the world’s leading military platforms. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 20+ countries. At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.**To be considered for the role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:*** Bachelor of Science in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical or a relative engineering discipline with experience in the manufacturing of aerospace manufactured components* Minimum 6 years or more of progressive experience in the field of manufacturing engineering, preferably with aerospace cylindrical steel components**It’d be great if you also had:*** Experience with NX & Team Center* Previous experience with creating manufacturing processes for aerospace cylindrical components with gears and / or splines* Strong knowledge of gears / splines manufacturing processes* Strong knowledge of gears / splines inspection methods and tools* Experience with CMM (Zeiss) inspection methods and reports* Previous experience in the aerospace manufacturing industry and familiarity with AS9100 requirements* Organizational and time management skills* Results oriented team player with effective and strong verbal and written communication skills**Strong knowledge of the following machining processes:*** Turning* Milling* OD/ID, Surface, and Jig Grinding**Familiarity with the following Gear machining processes:*** Shaping* Hobbing* Broaching* Gear Grinding**Moderate knowledge of the following processes:*** Heat Treatment, including carburizing, nitriding, and core hardening* Plating processes, such as cad plating, zinc-nickel plating, chrome plating* NDT: Magnetic particle inspection, Nital Etch Inspection, Hardness Testing.* Aerospace Painting processes**Strong knowledge of:*** Machining properties for various aerospace steels, such as carbon steels, stainless steels, carburizing steels, nitriding steels, aluminum, etc.3D Modeling best practices and principles* GDT, Engineering Drawings Interpretation and creation* Fixture and Tool Design* Inspection methods, tools and best practices for relative hardware (Cylindrical, small to mid-size geared components)* Employment of various quality processes, such as 5 Why’s and Fishbone diagrams, to perform Root Cause analysis and provide robust Corrective Action for low yield processes and/or non-conforming hardwareAs a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will perform routine manufacturing engineering work requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. The primary area of responsibility is developing and maturing manufacturing processes for production hardware.**New Product Introduction (NPI):*** Performing drawing reviews to ensure the application of DFMA principles.* Development of quality based and cost effective manufacturing processes.* Tooling design for all operations requiring holding fixtures and / or specialized cutting* Performing critical analysis during prove out of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting and revising as necessary to achieve the targeted quality yield and efficiency.**Legacy Programs and Production Environment:*** Working with the operations team to support continuous improvement activities in the machine shop during the fabrication of complex parts and sub-assemblies.* Reviewing existing manufacturing plans on legacy hardware to ensure compatibility of engineering drawings with fabrication capabilities.* Making recommendations for improvements and drawing updates to enhance yield and production, as well as the implementation of Automation, Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.* Research, specify and purchase capital equipment for additional capacity or manufacturing technology improvements.* Coordinate with various departments and team members to assure the most effective design and use of manufacturing facilities and processes.* Technical ownership of gear production equipment such as hobbers and shapers, to provide technical support, programming support, troubleshooting, fixture and cutting tool specifications, as needed.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* Torrance site offers 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off**Salary Range Transparency:**Torrance, CA $110,000.00–$165,000.00 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.*