Moog

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Moog$110K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical or related engineering discipline.
  • Equivalent experience may substitute for a degree requirement.
  • Minimum of 7 years in manufacturing engineering with aerospace cylindrical steel components for degree holders.
  • Minimum of 10 years experience for candidates without a bachelor's degree.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • In-depth understanding of machining processes, particularly for aerospace materials.

Responsibilities

  • Perform drawing reviews ensuring DFMA principles are applied.
  • Develop cost-effective manufacturing processes.
  • Design tooling for operations needing fixtures or special cutting.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot manufacturing processes to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Support continuous improvement in the machine shop.
  • Review existing manufacturing plans for compatibility with engineering drawings.
  • Research and specify capital equipment for manufacturing improvements.

Benefits

  • Annual profit sharing and a great compensation package.
  • Flexible paid time off, holidays, and robust parental leave program.
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and leadership programs.
  • Inclusive workplace culture with employee resource groups and team-building activities.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Reporting To:

Manager, Mfg. Engrg.

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Torrance, CA

Moog Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support our Manufacturing Engineering Group at our plant in Torrance, CA. Reporting to our Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and you will have a 9/80 schedule on-site work in Torrance, CA.

As aSenior Manufacturing Engineer,you will perform routine manufacturing engineering work requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. The primary area of responsibility is developing and maturing manufacturing processes for production hardware.

Key responsibilities:

New Product Introduction (NPI):

  • Performing drawing reviews to ensure the application of DFMA principles.

  • Development of quality based and cost effective manufacturing processes.

  • Tooling design for all operations requiring holding fixtures and / or specialized cutting

  • Performing critical analysis during prove out of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting and revising as necessary to achieve the targeted quality yield and efficiency.

Legacy Programs and Production Environment:

  • Work with the operations team to support continuous improvement activities in the machine shop during the fabrication of complex parts and sub-assemblies.

  • Reviewing existing manufacturing plans on legacy hardware to ensure compatibility of engineering drawings with fabrication capabilities.

  • Making recommendations for improvements and drawing updates to enhance yield and production, as well as the implementation of Automation, Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.

  • Research, specify and purchase capital equipment for additional capacity or manufacturing technology improvements.

  • Coordinate with various departments and team members to assure the most effective design and use of manufacturing facilities and processes.

  • Technical ownership of gear production equipment such as hobbers and shapers, to provide technical support, programming support, troubleshooting, fixture and cutting tool specifications, as needed.

To be considered for the role, heres what you need to bring with you:

  • Bachelor of Science in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical or a relative engineering discipline with experience in the manufacturing of aerospace manufactured components

  • Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in the field of manufacturing engineering, preferably with aerospace cylindrical steel components

  • Results oriented team player with effective and strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong knowledge of the following machining processes:

  • Turning

  • Milling

  • OD/ID, Surface, and Jig Grinding

Familiarity with the following Gear machining processes:

  • Shaping

  • Hobbing

  • Broaching

  • Gear Grinding

Strong knowledge of machining properties for various aerospace steels, such as carbon steels, stainless steels, carburizing steels, nitriding steels, aluminum, etc.

Moderate knowledge of the following processes:

  • Heat Treatment, including carburizing, nitriding, and core hardening

  • Plating processes, such as cad plating, zinc-nickel plating, chrome plating

  • NDT: Magnetic particle inspection, Nital Etch Inspection, Hardness Testing.

  • Aerospace Painting processes

Strong knowledge of:

  • 3D Modeling best practices and principles

  • GDT, Engineering Drawings Interpretation and creation

  • Fixture and Tool Design

  • Inspection methods, tools and best practices for relative hardware (Cylindrical, small to mid-size geared components)

  • Employment of various quality processes, such as 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams, to perform Root Cause analysis and provide robust Corrective Action for low yield processes and/or non-conforming hardware

It be great if you also had:

  • Masters degree in Engineering

  • Experience with NX & Team Center

  • Previous experience with creating manufacturing processes for aerospace cylindrical components with gears and / or splines

  • Strong knowledge of gears / splines manufacturing processes

  • Strong knowledge of gears / splines inspection methods and tools

  • Experience with CMM (Zeiss) inspection methods and reports

  • Previous experience in the aerospace manufacturing industry and familiarity with AS9100 requirements

  • Organizational and time management skills

How We Care for You:

  • Financial Rewards: 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

  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance

  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs

  • Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all

  • Torrance site offers 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off

Salary Range Transparency:

Torrance, CA $110,000.00 65,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.


This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

About Moog

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog's high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, and marine and medical equipment. The company's 2019 revenues were $2.9 billion. Moog employs approximately 11,000 people worldwide and has a presence in 26 countries.
Learn more about Moog
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.9 million
Founded
1951
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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