Manufacturing Engineer - Menomonee Falls, WI

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 an internationally recognized supplier to the Aerospace, Power Generation, Defense and Space industries. We are proud of our wide range of advanced capabilities and our highly skilled staff who come together to achieve amazing results. Are you interested in joining a growing team with a culture of excellence, innovation, and quality?

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.

In this role, 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

If you’re a Manufacturing Engineer who takes pride in your craft, Ace Precision is a place where your expertise is valued, and your ideas are heard. We offer:

• 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

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Ace Precision, you will:

• 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 (SolidWorks or similar software)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies with the ability to apply statistical techniques in a manufacturing environment

Bonus Points For

• Experience in sheet metal forming, CNC machining, fusion/resistance welding, heat treating/brazing, or 5-axis laser cutting
• Experience working with an ERP system, preferably Epicor

Great Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(K) Match up to 8%
• A Work-Life Balance
• Multiple shift options include day and night shifts with 10% shift premium and compressed work week
• Paid Vacation & Personal Time, and 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program Reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Reimbursement (weld helmets, safety glasses, safety shoes, custom molded hearing protection)
• Two locations- Oconomowoc & Menomonee Falls, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company meals, events, and parties!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities