Manufacturing Engineer​/CNC Programmer – Multi-Axis Machining; NX CAM

Position: Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer – Multi-Axis Machining (NX CAM)
What We Love About This Job

Pay:  $80,000 – $120,000+ depending on experience

Brand-New $40 Million Facility:  Join during a once-in-a-career expansion into a state-of-the-art manufacturing campus

✈️  Meaningful Aerospace Work:  Program and support the production of critical military aircraft components

Relocation Assistance Available:  Customized relocation packages, temporary housing assistance, sign-on support, and more for the right candidate

Outstanding Benefits From Day 1:  Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, flexible PTO, wellness resources, and more

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- At a Glance

Company:  Moog

Location:

East Aurora (Buffalo), NY
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:  $80,000 – $120,000+ per year (based on experience)

Schedule:

Monday – Friday | Onsite
Experience Level:  Mid to Senior Level (5+ years preferred)
Work Authorization:  U.S. Citizen Required

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- Why This Role Exists

Moog's Military Aircraft Group is in the middle of a multi-year expansion, including the transition into a brand-new $40 million manufacturing facility featuring advanced machining technology and world-class resources.

As demand continues to grow, Moog is looking for experienced CNC Programming professionals who can take ownership of manufacturing processes, support complex aerospace components, and help drive the future of precision machining operations.

This is not a desk-only engineering role. Successful candidates enjoy being on the shop floor, supporting prove-outs, solving manufacturing challenges, and collaborating directly with machinists, quality teams, and engineering.

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- About Moog

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.

Working at Moog means deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and an outstanding quality of life both inside and outside of work.

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- The Work You'll Be Doing

As a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer, you will:

Develop CNC programs and manufacturing processes for complex aerospace components

Create detailed operation sheets, setup documentation, tooling packages, and machining instructions

Define manufacturing sequences, tooling, work holding, gauging, and machine requirements

Support machine prove-outs and troubleshoot programming or process-related issues on the shop floor

Collaborate with engineering, quality, production, and outside vendors to improve manufacturability and efficiency

Identify opportunities for process improvements, tooling upgrades, cycle time reductions, and quality enhancements

Assist with manufacturing estimates, tooling development, and production planning for new programs

Ensure documentation supports AS9102 and aerospace quality requirements

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

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- Machines, Software & Technology

Depending on your background, you may support equipment such as:

Multi-Axis Milling

Okuma MU5000 5-Axis Machining Centers

Mill-Turn Operations

WFL Mill-Turn Machines

Okuma Mill-Turn Machines

Advanced Turning & Swiss Operations

DMG Mori NTX Mill-Turn Machines

Swiss-Type Equipment

Wire EDM Systems

CAM Software

Siemens NX (preferred)

Mastercam

ESPRIT

Part Maker

Similar high-end CAM systems

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- Materials & Industries

You'll support the machining of highly engineered aerospace and military aircraft components requiring:

Tight-tolerance machining

Precision dimensional control

Complex multi-axis manufacturing processes

Extensive quality documentation and traceability

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- What We're Looking For Required

Bachelor's Degree OR

Associate Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR

High School Diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience

3+ years of CNC programming experience using CAD/CAM software

Experience with multi-axis machining environments

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes from raw material through finished product

Experience supporting machine setup, prove-outs, and troubleshooting

Strong communication and documentation skills

U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred

NX CAM experience

Mill-Turn programming experience

5-Axis machining experience

Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience

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