Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer – High-Precision Machining Specialist
$110,000–$140,000 year
On-siteMenomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Serve as the primary hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for CNC operations, driving process development, cycle-time reduction, and shop-floor troubleshooting across multi-axis mills, lathes, and machining centers. Review customer prints, 3D models, and GD&T requirements to determine optimal machining strategies, sequence of operations, and workholding methods. Develop process plans, setup sheets, tooling lists, and work instructions for production teams. Assist with fixture design, cutting tool selection, and tool trials using CAD platforms and Mastercam CAM software. Partner directly with machinist operators, setup techs, and quality inspectors to resolve root-cause dimensional or finish issues and evaluate CMM reports. Drive continuous improvement (Lean/5S) to optimize tool life, eliminate scrap, and implement customer-driven revision changes.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ to 4+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering experience heavily focused on CNC machining, tooling, and precision metal components (castings, forgings, steel, aluminum)
- Strong technical fluency in GD&T, blueprint reading, cutting feeds and speeds, and workholding practices
- CAD/CAM Competency: Practical experience utilizing CAM software (Mastercam strongly preferred) and standard CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD)
- Local Commute: Residing within a comfortable daily driving radius of the Menomonee Falls, WI area
Desired Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Technology preferred—however, a degree is NOT required if backed by strong hands-on CNC machining, setup, and process engineering depth
- Shop-Floor Mindset: Genuine enjoyment of walking the floor, troubleshooting directly alongside machinists, and bridging office design with production realities
- Master's degree preferred
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