Senior Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machining

Moog; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Relocation assistance

Long-term incentive opportunities

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for CNC Machining in Buffalo, NY. You will lead machining process development, optimize tool usage, and troubleshoot production issues on a hands-on basis to boost safety, quality, and delivery performance.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to implement improvements, support new product introductions, and drive manufacturing excellence across our machining operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field with five or more years of relevant experience; or an Associate degree with nine or more years of relevant experience; or 13+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert for manufacturing processes, machining methods, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support a broad range of machining technologies including CNC turning, milling, Swiss machining, grinding, and EDM operations.
• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support through CAD/CAM programming, troubleshooting, process development, and process validation activities.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve process capability and product quality.
• Evaluate tooling, fixturing, machine utilization, and process flow to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and reduced manufacturing risk.
• Support new product introductions, process transfers, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Contribute technical expertise to capital equipment projects, technology evaluations, and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Remain a hands-on contributor dedicated to advancing manufacturing performance and operational excellence across the organization.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

Machining process development

CNC turning

CNC milling

Swiss machining

Grinding

EDM

Root cause problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate degree in technical field

13+ years manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Capital equipment implementation

Job description

Moog 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, CNC Machining

Reporting To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Work Schedule: Onsite - Buffalo, NY

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Industrial Group! As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll play a key role in advancing our machining operations through technical expertise, process innovation, and hands‑on manufacturing support. You'll work across a diverse mix of CNC machining technologies, driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing manufacturing processes, and helping solve complex production challenges.

As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll serve as a manufacturing subject matter expert, partnering closely with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance. This position is ideal for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving challenging manufacturing problems, developing robust machining processes, and making a visible impact on shop floor performance.

This Senior Manufacturing Engineer position offers the opportunity to support a broad range of manufacturing technologies while helping shape process improvements, equipment utilization, and manufacturing excellence across our machining operations.

To be considered for Senior Manufacturing Engineer, 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 collaborate effectively across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production teams while providing technical guidance on manufacturing best practices.

It’s preferred if you bring:

• Experience supporting complex CNC machining operations within a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Experience with capital equipment implementation, manufacturing technology upgrades, or process automation initiatives.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Serve as a technical expert for manufacturing processes, machining methods, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support a broad range of machining technologies including CNC turning, milling, Swiss machining, grinding, and EDM operations.
• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Provide hands‑on manufacturing engineering support through CAD/CAM programming, troubleshooting, process development, and process validation activities.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve process capability and product quality.
• Evaluate tooling, fixturing, machine utilization, and process flow to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and reduced manufacturing risk.
• Support new product introductions, process transfers, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Contribute technical expertise to capital equipment projects, technology evaluations, and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Remain a hands‑on contributor dedicated to advancing manufacturing performance and operational excellence across the 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