CNC Programmer​/Manufacturing Engineer

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

Reporting To: NC Programming Manager

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Torrance, CA

Moog's Military Aircraft Group has an immediate opening for a CNC Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer to support our Manufacturing Engineering Group. You are responsible for developing, optimizing and sustaining 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. This role ensures that all production methodologies meet quality standards, productivity expectations, and drawing requirements. developing and producing N/C programs to support multi axis/multi-functional CNC machinery. Reporting to our NC Programming Manager and you will have a 9/80 schedule option and work on-site in Torrance, CA.

Moog's Military Aircraft Group is a global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military aircraft. We design and integrate FCAS systems for cutting edge aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II and the V280 Valor next generation tiltrotor Aircraft. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 20+ countries. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life, inside and outside of work.

As a CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• 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 and 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 team.
• 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.

To be considered for this role, here's what you'll typically bring with you:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is often preferred but not mandatory: 7+ years relevant work experience in CNC programming and machining is an accepted alternative
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in CNC programming and operations, preferably in a high-precision industry (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, energy)

It would be great if you also had:

• Knowledge in Gear manufacturing and related equipment 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…