Machining Process Excellence Leader

Reader Precision Solutions; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

8% shift differential

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation accrual

Discretionary bonus

Education assistance

Engineering development opportunities

Company events

Job summary

Reader Precision Solutions seeks a Process Improvement Engineering Manager to lead a team of Process Improvement Engineers and own the execution of optimization projects across machining and manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on cycle time reduction, process stability, and production quality, with hands‑on leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Quality to implement sustainable enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, CNC machining, or process improvement environments.
• 2+ years of leadership, mentorship, or project management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining principles, tooling concepts, and production workflows.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (Autodesk Inventor, PartMaker, Esprit, or similar) is ideal.
• Experience with GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and shop mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support the Process Improvement Engineer team in daily activities and long‑term growth.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development plans to strengthen technical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Own the project management function for all process improvement initiatives, including scope, timeline, resources, and deliverables.
• Prioritize projects based on business impact, production needs, quality concerns, and capacity constraints.
• Track and report progress, results, and ROI of improvement efforts.
• Oversee machining process analysis to identify inefficiencies, instability, or waste.

Skills

Leadership

CNC machining

Project management

CAD/CAM

GD&T

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

PartMaker

Esprit

Job description

Reader Precision Solutions seeks a Process Improvement Engineering Manager to lead a team of Process Improvement Engineers and own the execution of optimization projects across machining and manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on cycle time reduction, process stability, and production quality, with hands‑on leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Quality to implement sustainable enhancements.