Machining Engineer - Precision CNC, CAM & Automation

Hayes Performance Systems; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee events and recognition

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hayes Performance Systems in Mequon, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Machining to own and optimize CNC machining processes. You will combine hands-on CNC experience with manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement to boost productivity, quality, and process capability across our precision machining operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and shop-floor teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges, develop robust setups, and drive

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hands-on CNC machining experience.
• Proficiency with CAM software, G-code, and simulation tools.
• Strong blueprint reading, GD&T, and CMM programming.
• Experience mentoring machinists or technicians in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and standardize CNC machining processes using CAM software and G-code.
• Drive improvements in productivity, quality, scrap reduction, cycle time, and overall process capability.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions for machining and tooling issues.
• Partner with Design Engineering on DFM reviews, new product launches, and manufacturability improvements.
• Develop and maintain setup documentation, tool paths, work instructions, and standardized machining processes.
• Provide hands-on technical support for process launches, troubleshooting, and complex shop-floor challenges.
• Evaluate and implement tooling, automation, robotic systems, and manufacturing technologies that improve operational performance.
• Support GR&R studies, capability analysis, first-article inspections, and other process-validation activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities for lights-out machining and increased automation.
• Mentor machinists and technicians while promoting process discipline and consistent best practices across machining operations.

Skills

CNC machining

CAM software

G-code

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CMM programming

Lean manufacturing

5S

Continuous improvement

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Hayes Performance Systems in Mequon, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Machining to own and optimize CNC machining processes. You will combine hands-on CNC experience with manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement to boost productivity, quality, and process capability across our precision machining operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and shop-floor teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges, develop robust setups, and drive