Manufacturing Engineer

Ace Precision Inc; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Mentorship from long-tenured engineers

Focus on continuous improvement

Job summary

Ace Precision Inc is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance processes, quality, and production performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role will involve analyzing manufacturing processes, implementing improvements, and collaborating across production, quality, and engineering teams to support aerospace and defense projects.

The ideal candidate needs a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, along with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with 3D modeling, simulation, and manufacturing process design.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to implement improvements.
• Partner with teams for aerospace and defense programs.
• Develop and validate manufacturing processes using engineering principles.
• Lead improvement projects with project management tools.
• Evaluate process performance using statistical methods.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation.

Skills

3D modeling

Statistical process control

Lean

Six Sigma

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

About the Role

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys being hands‑on, solving complex problems, and collaborating across departments to drive real improvements on the shop floor. You’ll play a key part in improving processes, enhancing quality, and supporting production performance across our manufacturing operations. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, precision‑driven environment and want your work to make a measurable impact, this is the role for you.

Why Engineers Choose Us

• Clean, organized, and safety‑focused manufacturing facilities
• A collaborative team environment committed to world‑class manufacturing
• Long‑tenured engineers who provide mentorship and support your professional growth
• A culture where continuous improvement ideas turn into real action

What You Will Do

• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing manufacturing processes and implementing solutions that improve efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery
• Partner with production, quality, sales, and engineering teams to support complex aerospace and defense manufacturing programs
• Develop, improve, and validate manufacturing processes using sound engineering principles, statistical analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
• Lead and support improvement projects, managing timelines, priorities, and deliverables using project management tools
• Evaluate process performance using data and statistical methods to identify variation, risk, and opportunities for optimization
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including routings, work instructions, sketches, and process changes
• Design complex routings and manufacturing sketches that meet customer specifications and internal standards
• Support production and quality teams by dispositioning nonconforming product and determining rework or corrective actions
• Communicate project status and recommendations clearly to leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Document technical decisions and process changes with accuracy and clarity

What Experience You Need

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 3+ years of manufacturing experience
• Experience with 3D modeling, simulation, and manufacturing process design
• Knowledge of statistical process control, Lean, Six Sigma, and project management
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Experience collaborating across cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

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