CNC Methods & CAM Programming Engineer (Precision Machining)

McNally Industries; Town of Grantsburg (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

McNally Industries in Grantsburg, WI, seeks an experienced Manufacturing/Controls Engineer to develop CNC programs and robust manufacturing methods for precision parts. You will select tooling strategies, set up critical processes on the shop floor, and mentor peers in best practices for quality and efficiency.

With 5–7+ years in CNC manufacturing and exposure to aerospace/DoD standards, you will contribute to lean improvements, quality planning, and process verification while collaborating

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing Engineering (or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 5–7+ years in CNC manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of machining methods and modern tooling technologies.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM platforms and hands-on shop floor experience.
• Familiarity with sampling plans and techniques.
• Experience with aerospace and/or DoD manufacturing preferred.
• MS Office for documentation and communication.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust manufacturing methods and CNC programs for precision-machined parts.
• Select tooling strategies and design/secure fixturing for quality and throughput.
• Perform crucial machine setups and transfer proven processes to machinists.
• Champion process improvements and lean initiatives to reduce waste and variation.
• Mentor engineers and machinists; share programming and machining best practices.
• Contribute to quality planning, including sampling plans and control strategies.
• Support estimating for new work and partner on process engineering tasks.
• Translate contractual and TDP requirements into the business system; ensure compliance.

Skills

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

CAD/CAM proficiency

MS Office

team collaboration

Education

BS in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

equivalent experience

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Shop floor experience

Job description

Your day at a glanceYou start by reviewing a new Technical Data Package (TDP) and the contract requirements. You translate both into clear routings and business-system entries, then open your preferred CAD/CAM suite to build efficient, reliable CNC programs for complex, tight-tolerance components. Before lunch, you select cutting tools, design or refine a custom fixture, and head to the floor to perform a critical setup. You qualify the process, capture learnings, and hand off a proven method to the machinist who’ll run production.Later, you walk a cell to spot waste, proposing a lean tweak that trims cycle time and improves repeatability. An engineer swings by with a question about sampling plans; you coach them through the approach. Before you wrap, you support an estimate for a new RFQ, validate process risks, and ensure every step aligns with customer, solicitation, and contractual requirements.What you’ll ownDevelop robust manufacturing methods and sophisticated CNC programs for precision-machined parts.Select tooling strategies and design/support fixturing to secure quality and throughput.Perform crucial machine setups; qualify and transfer proven processes to machinists.Champion process improvements and lean initiatives to reduce waste and variation.Mentor engineers, machinists, and peers; serve as the go-to for programming and machining best practices.Contribute to quality planning activities, including sampling plans and control strategies.Support estimating for new work and partner on process engineering tasks.Translate contractual and TDP requirements into the business system and ensure compliance.Tackle additional technical tasks to meet business needs with minimal supervision.What you’ll bringBS in Manufacturing Engineering (or related field) or equivalent experience; typically 5–7+ years in CNC manufacturing.Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining methods, and modern tooling technologies.Proficiency with CAD/CAM platforms and hands-on experience on the shop floor.Familiarity with sampling plans and techniques.Experience with aerospace and/or DoD manufacturing preferred.Comfort with MS Office for documentation, analysis, and communication.Working knowledge of Quality systems and standards, including ISO 9001 and AS9100.Understanding of government contracting requirements.Collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a team environment.Why you’ll love it hereCompetitive payComprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance9 paid holidaysVacation/PTO beginning after 90 days401(k) with employer match up to 4%Salaried role with a 9/80 schedule — enjoy every other Friday off