Manufacturing Engineer

IQ Resource Group, Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Resource Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Machinist III / Manufacturing Engineer to join our Weyauwega, WI team. This hands-on role focuses on CNC programming, process development, and tooling optimization to improve quality and productivity.

You will work with multi-axis machines, interpret drawings, and support continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring operators and liaising with production leadership.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Machinist III / Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Weyauwega, WI. This is a hands‑on technical role for someone with strong CNC machining, programming, and manufacturing experience who enjoys solving problems and improving processes.

Position Summary

The Machinist III / Manufacturing Engineer is a highly skilled technical position responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through advanced machining expertise and engineering support activities. This role serves as a key resource for CNC programming, process development, machine setup optimization, fixture design/build, CAD/CAM programming, G-code programming (Haas, Fanuc), process routing creation, manufacturing troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.Shift: 2nd 4pm to 2am (M-Thur)Pay: $35.00–$39.00/hour based on experienceLocation: Weyauwega, WI

Essential Job Functions

• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, models, and quality requirements.
• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Create, verify, and optimize CNC programs utilizing CAD/CAM software.
• Perform or support machine setups, prove-outs, first article inspections, and production launches.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and work holding solutions.
• Provide technical support to machinists, operators, inspectors, and production leadership.
• Support quoting activities, purchasing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor machinists on programming, setups, and machining best practices.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma, Associate Degree, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC machining, setup, and programming experience preferred.
• Advanced experience with CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining centers.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and comprehensive understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with Mastercam or equivalent CAD/CAM software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.