Manufacturing Engineer II — Lathe & Process Improvement

Komatsu; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Komatsu in Milwaukee is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead lathe programming, tooling, fixturing, and setup processes on site. You’ll drive improvements, support capital projects, and collaborate with engineering to optimize cost, safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role focuses on CAMWorks and SolidWorks programming, process sheets, and DFMA initiatives, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience programming lathes and setting up machining processes.
• Strong knowledge of CAMWorks and SolidWorks for programming.
• Experience developing fixtures, tooling, and process sheets.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Analyze drawings and design data to determine cuts; create programs, fixture lists, and tooling lists.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement actions.
• Develop new manufacturing methods and DFMA.
• Collaborate with engineering and other departments; support equipment status and replacement needs.

Skills

Lathe programming

DFMA

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Tools

CAMWorks

SolidWorks

Fanuc

Siemens

Job description

Komatsu in Milwaukee is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead lathe programming, tooling, fixturing, and setup processes on site. You’ll drive improvements, support capital projects, and collaborate with engineering to optimize cost, safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role focuses on CAMWorks and SolidWorks programming, process sheets, and DFMA initiatives, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing excellence and teamwork.