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

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

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

Brand-New $40 Million Facility:  Be part of a major manufacturing expansion featuring state-of-the-art machining technology

✈️  Aerospace & Military Aircraft Work:  Program and support the production of mission-critical flight components

Relocation Assistance Available:  Customized relocation support, temporary housing assistance, and sign-on packages available

Outstanding Benefits From Day 1:  Flexible PTO, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plan, profit sharing, tuition assistance, 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

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 continues to expand its advanced manufacturing operations as part of a multi-year transition into a brand-new $40 million facility.

To support growing aerospace programs, Moog is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer with expertise in multi-axis milling to develop machining processes, support production, and drive continuous improvement initiatives for some of the industry's most complex aerospace components.

This role combines engineering, CNC programming, and hands-on manufacturing support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both creating programs and seeing them succeed on the shop floor.

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- About Moog

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving challenging technical problems in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing.

Working at Moog means deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and the opportunity to contribute to products that matter.

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- The Work You'll Be Doing

As a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer – Milling, you will:

Develop and optimize CNC milling processes for both new and existing aerospace components

Create CNC programs, setup documentation, operation sheets, and manufacturing instructions

Define tooling, work holding, gauging, machining sequences, and inspection requirements

Review engineering drawings and models for manufacturability

Support machine prove-outs and troubleshoot machining challenges on the production floor

Resolve issues related to tooling, work holding, inspection, and process performance

Collaborate with engineering, quality, production, and supplier teams

Estimate setup times, run times, tooling requirements, and manufacturing costs

Lead continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and productivity

Mentor junior engineers and programming personnel

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- Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with advanced manufacturing technology including:

Machines

Okuma MU5000 5-Axis Machining Centers

Multi-Axis Vertical Machining Centers

Multi-Axis Horizontal Machining Centers

CAM Software

Siemens NX (preferred)

Mastercam

ESPRIT

Part Maker

Similar CAD/CAM platforms

Inspection & Quality

Precision measuring equipment

Aerospace quality systems

AS9102 documentation requirements

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- Materials You'll Work With

Aluminum

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Aerospace Alloys

These components often require extremely tight tolerances and complex machining strategies.

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- What We're Looking For Required

Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience OR

Associate Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR

High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of relevant experience

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

Strong background in CNC milling and multi-axis machining

Hands-on machine setup and machining experience

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes from raw material through finished product

Excellent communication and documentation skills

U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred

Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering degree

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Siemens NX programming experience

Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma experience

Inspection and quality experience

Automation integration experience

Experience machining titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum

Ideal Candidate

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