
Senior CMM Programmer – Moog (Buffalo, NY)
What We Love About This Job
- 💵 Pay: $38.00 – $47.00/hour (DOE)
- 🌟 Incredible Benefits from Day 1: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, flexible PTO, onsite clinic, and more
- 🏭 Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with Zeiss CMMs, Calypso software, and advanced precision systems
- 🚀 Career Growth: Professional development, tuition assistance, mentorship, and leadership programs
- 🔧 Stability + Innovation: Join a global leader in aerospace, defense, and industrial systems
About Moog
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people thrive by solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment built on trust. At Moog, you’ll find deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and an outstanding quality of life—both inside and outside of work.
Job Summary
Moog’s Industrial Group is seeking a Senior CMM Programmer to join the team in Buffalo, NY (East Aurora facility). In this role, you will be responsible for programming, operating, and maintaining Zeiss Calypso CMM systems to ensure the highest level of precision and quality for complex aerospace and industrial components.
This is an onsite role, reporting to the Project Quality Engineer.
Responsibilities
As a Senior CMM Programmer at Moog, you will:
- Lead as the technical expert for the site CMM programming group; manage workload and priorities
- Develop, optimize, and proof CMM inspection programs for complex parts, assemblies, and components
- Program and operate Zeiss CMMs using Calypso software
- Interpret blueprints, specifications, and advanced GD&T to ensure accurate inspections
- Conduct dimensional inspections, analyze measurement data, and verify compliance with engineering standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve CMM programming issues to maintain uptime and accuracy
- Maintain calibration and reliability of CMM equipment per manufacturer guidelines
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement
- Train quality inspectors and personnel on CMM operation and inspection processes
- Contribute to system enhancements to ensure long-term cost effectiveness and integrity
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- Associate’s Degree in a technical field (or equivalent education/experience combination)
- 7+ years of CMM programming experience (Zeiss + Calypso preferred)
- Strong knowledge of complex GD&T and blueprint interpretation
- Experience leading or mentoring a programming group a plus
- Proven problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
How We Care For You
- 💰 Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, annual profit sharing, 401k match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending & health savings accounts
- 🕒 Work/Life Balance: Flexible PTO, holidays, parental leave, relocation assistance
- 🏥 Health & Welfare: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), supplemental options
- 📈 Professional Development: Tuition assistance, mentorship, leadership development, and personal growth programs
- 🌍 Inclusive Culture: Employee resource groups, cultural events, and a diverse, welcoming workplace
Pay Transparency
- Buffalo, NY: $38.00 – $47.00 per hour
Additional Information
- This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
- Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA). All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.
Salary range
- 41-45 / hour