Senior CNC programmer​/Manufacturing Engineer

Senior CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer

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 with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group has an immediate opening for a Senior CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer to support our Manufacturing Engineering Group. You will develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing programs for complex components and support tooling/fixturing design to ensure efficient, high‑quality production. The position serves as a key link between methods engineering and shop‑floor operations, ensuring all production methodologies meet quality standards, productivity expectations, and drawing requirements.

You will report to our NC Programming Manager and can work on a 9/80 schedule option on‑site in Torrance, CA.

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software for multi‑axis (3, 4, 5‑axis) mills, lathes, and mill/turn machines.
• Develop and plan process and methods of each operation in multi‑operation/multi‑functional machinery. Experience with multi pallet/pallet pull systems.
• Design or determine the use of appropriate tooling, jigs, and fixtures, and develop detailed drawings or sketches as needed to facilitate efficient and repeatable part manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process sheets, setup instructions, and standard operating procedures to ensure sustainable and repeatable processes.
• Provide expert technical support to the production floor, troubleshoot machining issues, support first article inspections (FAI), and resolve problems in collaboration with quality and methods engineering teams.
• Utilize Lean manufacturing to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times and cost, and improve overall product quality.
• Interface with engineering to provide feedback on manufacturability (Design for Manufacturing – DFM) and train/mentor production machinists of less experience on operations and techniques.
• Assist in research and acquisition of new equipment and technologies to improve manufacturing capabilities.

• A bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in CNC programming and machining, or equivalent progressive experience in a high‑precision industry (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, energy).
• Knowledge in gear manufacturing and related equipment is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with multi‑axis CNC machines and various control types (Fanuc, Siemens, Mazatrol).
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., Siemens NX, CATIA, Mastercam).
• Expertise in G‑code and M‑code programming.
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint interpretation.
• Advanced shop math skills, including trigonometry and geometry.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments (calipers, depth gages, CMMs).
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating across departments.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Experience in a high‑precision industry is preferred.

• Competitive compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401(k), and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefits.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace:
  Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations.

Salary Range:
Torrance, CA $–$ Annually. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog…