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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Moog Inc

Torrance, CAFull-time$110–165K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$110–165K/yr
Location
Torrance, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Moog Military Aircraft is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to develop and mature manufacturing processes for production hardware in Torrance, California. The role supports new product introduction and legacy production, including process development, tooling, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and gear-production equipment. The position is onsite and follows a 9/80 schedule. Candidates need a relevant engineering bachelor’s degree and at least six years of manufacturing engineering experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

NX, nice to haveTeamcenter, nice to haveAerospace Manufacturing, nice to haveGear and Spline Manufacturing, nice to haveGear and Spline Inspection, nice to haveCMM Inspection, nice to haveZeiss CMM, nice to haveAS9100, nice to haveOrganizational Skills, nice to haveTime Management, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveTurning, nice to haveMilling, nice to haveGrinding, nice to haveGear Shaping, nice to haveGear Hobbing, nice to haveBroaching, nice to haveHeat Treatment, nice to haveCarburizing, nice to haveNitriding, nice to haveCore Hardening, nice to havePlating, nice to haveNondestructive Testing, nice to haveMagnetic Particle Inspection, nice to haveNital Etch Inspection, nice to haveHardness Testing, nice to haveAerospace Painting, nice to haveAerospace Steel Properties, nice to have3D Modeling, nice to haveGD&T, nice to haveEngineering Drawing Interpretation, nice to haveEngineering Drawing Creation, nice to haveFixture Design, nice to haveTool Design, nice to haveInspection Methods, nice to have5 Whys, nice to haveFishbone Diagrams, nice to haveRoot Cause Analysis, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, required6+ Years Manufacturing Engineering Experience, requiredAerospace Component Manufacturing Experience, required

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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: Senior Manufacturing Engineer Reporting To: Manager, Mfg. Engrg. Work Schedule: Onsite – Torrance, CAMoog Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support our Manufacturing Engineering. Reporting to our Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and you will have a 9/80 schedule on-site work in Torrance, CA.

Moog Military Aircraft provides flight control equipment and systems to the world’s leading military platforms. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 20+ countries. At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

To be considered for the role, here’s what you’ll 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 6 years or more of progressive experience in the field of manufacturing engineering, preferably with aerospace cylindrical steel components

It’d be great if you also had:

  • 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
  • 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

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:

  • Machining properties for various aerospace steels, such as carbon steels, stainless steels, carburizing steels, nitriding steels, aluminum, etc.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 Why’s and Fishbone diagrams, to perform Root Cause analysis and provide robust Corrective Action for low yield processes and/or non-conforming hardware

As a Senior 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.

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:

  • Working 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.

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–$165,000.00 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.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,623 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$110–165K/yr
  • California median$120–175K/yr981 salary ranges
  • US median$97–144K/yr3,241 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $138K, is 8% below the California median midpoint ($149K) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,140 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in California and 5,623 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience — more than three in four Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 4,455 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,119 of the 5,623 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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