Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Lean Improvements on Precision

Ace Precision Machining; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) Match

Paid Vacation & Personal Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program Reimbursements

Employee Assistance Program

Safety Reimbursement

Shift options and premiums

Job summary

Ace Precision is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes, quality, and performance on the shop floor. You will partner across production, quality, sales, and engineering to optimize aerospace and defense manufacturing programs.

We value engineers who apply Lean/Six Sigma methods, create clear documentation, and drive measurable improvements in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required with 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with 3D modeling (SolidWorks or similar software).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies and applying statistics in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing manufacturing processes and implementing solutions to improve efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Collaborate with production, quality, sales, and engineering teams on aerospace/defense programs.
• Develop and validate manufacturing processes using engineering principles, statistics, and Lean/Six Sigma.
• Lead improvement projects with timelines, priorities, and deliverables using project management tools.
• Evaluate process performance with data to identify variation, risk, and optimization opportunities.
• Create and maintain routings, work instructions, sketches, and process changes.
• Design complex routings and manufacturing sketches meeting customer specs and internal standards.
• Support production and quality in dispositioning nonconforming product and deciding rework/corrective actions.
• Communicate project status and recommendations clearly to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Document technical decisions and process changes with accuracy and clarity.

Skills

3D modeling

Microsoft Office

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Epicor ERP

Job description

Ace Precision is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes, quality, and performance on the shop floor. You will partner across production, quality, sales, and engineering to optimize aerospace and defense manufacturing programs.

We value engineers who apply Lean/Six Sigma methods, create clear documentation, and drive measurable improvements in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities available.