CNC Programmer
Moog · Buffalo, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $80k–$120k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Buffalo, NY. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of both new product development and continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Automation, CNC, Machining, Tooling
- Base pay
- $80k–$120k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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How this role compares
Against 36 other live manufacturing postings in New York.
- Base pay
- About 18% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $69k–$100k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 32%
- Root cause 27%
- FDA / GMP 24%
- ✓ Lean 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, Automation, CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Moog
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Moog in Buffalo
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- Manufacturing Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift · Production · Supervisor
- Test Equipment Controls Engineer · Controls
- Manager, Continuous Improvement · Lean / CI · Manager
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requirements
for precision part fabrication
- ✓Troubleshoot shop floor issues, including tooling, gauging, workholding, and inspection challenges
- ✓Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing problems and enhance producibility
- ✓Create detailed operation sheets and NC programs to produce high-precision machined parts and sub-assemblies
- ✓Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and recommend design improvements
- ✓Assist in the creation of machine-ready code and be hands-on in the production environment, assisting with program prove-outs and troubleshooting
- ✓Estimate setup/run times and tooling hours; contribute to cost estimation for new business proposals
- ✓Mentor junior engineers and lead continuous improvement initiatives in processes and equipment
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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.
Job Title
CNC Programmer
Work Schedule
Onsite – Buffalo, NY
Our Military Aircraft Group is seeking a CNC Programmer to join our Manufacturing Engineering Team in East Aurora, NY. This is your opportunity to join a high-impact team where innovation meets precision, and your expertise drives the development of cutting-edge aerospace components.
In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of both new product development and continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes. You’ll work hands-on with complex machined parts, applying advanced CNC programming and machining knowledge to solve challenges and optimize performance.
As a CNC Programmer, you will
- •Develop and optimize machining processes for both new and legacy components
- •Create detailed CNC programs and manufacturing instructions that meet rigorous engineering specifications
- •Define operation sequences, tooling, gauging, and machine
To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll typically bring
- •A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 3+ years of relevant professional experience, or an Associate degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, or a High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of proven professional experience
- •3+ years experience CNC Programming using CAD/CAM software
- •Hands-on experience with machine setup and operation
It’d be great if you also had
- •A degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
- •Background in the aerospace industry
- •Experience with machine automation integration
- •Skills in inspection of machined parts
- •Hands-on experience machining stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum
- •Proficiency in CNC Programming using Siemens NX
- •Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles; Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus
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.