CNC Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid in research and acquisition of new equipment and technologies to improve manufacturing capabilities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred. Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is often preferred but not mandatory: 5+ years relevant work experience in CNC programming and machining is an accepted alternative.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in CNC programming and operations, preferably in a high-precision industry (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, energy).
• 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 across departments.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and demonstrate leadership qualities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 5+ years relevant work experience in CNC programming and machining, or 4+ years of progressive experience in CNC programming and operations, preferably in a high-precision industry (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, energy).
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English.
• Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• 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.

Skills

• Programming: Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software for multi-axis (3, 4, 5-axis) mills, lathes, and mill/turn machines.
• Process Planning: Develop and plan process and methods of each operation in multi operation / multi-functional machinery.
• Tooling & Fixturing: 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.
• Documentation & Standards: Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process sheets, setup instructions, and standard operating procedures to ensure sustainable and repeatable processes.
• Production Support & Troubleshooting: 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.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean manufacturing to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times and cost and improve overall product quality.
• Collaboration: Interface with engineering to provide feedback on manufacturability (Design for Manufacturing - DFM) and train/mentor production machinists of less experience on operations and techniques.
• Equipment Management: Assist in research and acquisition of new equipment and technologies to improve manufacturing capabilities.

Benefits

• 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.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs.
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Pay

$90,000.00–$115,000.00 Annually

Schedule

9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off