Machining Process Engineer: Optimize, Troubleshoot & Improve

Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Master; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry is seeking a Machining Process Engineer to join our on-site team in Manitowoc, WI. You will troubleshoot on the floor, optimize feeds and speeds, quote machining for castings, and develop work holding for new projects, collaborating with machinists and engineers.

You will evaluate tools and methods, support quality processes, and work with suppliers to enhance capabilities. A hands-on approach and problem-solving mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• 3+ years of production machine-shop engineering experience.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing problems.
• Working knowledge of CAM, PFMEA, Control Plans and dimensional inspection.
• Ability to communicate with both engineers and machinists.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machining problems and improve existing processes.
• Optimize feeds & speeds for quality and throughput.
• Help quote machining for WAF castings.
• Develop and approve work holding for new projects.
• Evaluate machine tools, cutters and machining methods.
• Support machining quality processes and systems.
• Work with suppliers and help develop supplier capabilities.
• Use data, technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to make processes better, faster and more reliable.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAM

PFMEA

Control Plans

Dimensional inspection

Job description

Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry is seeking a Machining Process Engineer to join our on-site team in Manitowoc, WI. You will troubleshoot on the floor, optimize feeds and speeds, quote machining for castings, and develop work holding for new projects, collaborating with machinists and engineers.

You will evaluate tools and methods, support quality processes, and work with suppliers to enhance capabilities. A hands-on approach and problem-solving mindset are essential.