Manufacturing Process Engineer — Precision CNC & GD&T

Trace-A-Matic; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Service‑Based PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company contribution

Weekly pay and merit raises

On-site fitness center

Career development

Job summary

Trace‑A‑Matic, a leading precision machining specialist in Brookfield, WI, seeks a senior engineer to translate complex customer requirements into robust, scalable manufacturing processes. You will define machining sequences, develop routings and tooling strategies, and ensure first-pass quality—on time.

You will lead CNC programming, tooling design, and CAD/CAM workflows, collaborating across teams to optimize efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer drawings, specifications, purchase orders and define machining sequences.
• Produce shop routings, operation sheets, tooling strategies and process documentation.
• Match manufacturing methods to available machines for maximum efficiency and consistency.
• Specify, design and procure special tooling/fixtures within budget and schedule.
• Program CNC equipment for production.
• Serve on Corrective Action and MRB Boards to drive improvements.
• Troubleshoot machining/tooling issues and implement fixes.
• Create/update manufacturing drawings via CAD/CAM methods.
• Value-engineer products to shrink cost, lead time and cycle time.
• Comply with company policies, military and contractual requirements.

Skills

GD&T

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Mazatrol

G-Code/M-Code

Job description

Build a legacy of precisionAt Trace‑A‑Matic, our people are our greatest assets, and our mission is clear: deliver excellence in complex precision machined components with unwavering customer satisfaction. We work in a friendly, clean, and safe environment, and in a climate‑controlled shop that houses cutting‑edge equipment. When the business wins, you win too—through our Gainsharing program: when the company profits, we share 50% with our employees, paid out quarterly.Your impactYou will convert challenging requirements into dependable, scalable processes. From the first read of engineering drawings to the last inspection, you will orchestrate methods, tooling, and CNC programming so our teams deliver right‑the‑first‑time quality—on time.Core responsibilitiesAnalyze customer requirements (drawings, specifications, purchase orders) and define machining and assembly sequences.Produce shop routings, operation sheets, tooling strategies, and process documentation to ensure high‑quality output.Match manufacturing methods to available machines for maximum efficiency and consistency.Specify, design, and procure special tooling/fixtures and equipment aligned to budget and schedule.Program CNC equipment for effective and efficient production.Serve on Corrective Action and MRB Boards to drive systematic improvements.Troubleshoot machining/tooling issues and implement durable fixes.Create or update manufacturing drawings via CAD methodology.Value‑engineer products and processes to shrink cost, lead time, and cycle time.Comply with all company policies/procedures, as well as military and contractual requirements.Other duties as needed.Processes you’ll shapeMilling, turning/lathe operations, honing, plating, CNC programming, assembly, testing, non‑destructive testing, dimensional and visual inspection, and electro‑mechanical assembly.What you bringProficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft SuiteStrong command of GD&TWorking knowledge of MRP, kitting, batch sizing, configuration control, and workflow routingsBackgroundBS in Engineering required; equivalent experience considered7+ years of manufacturing experience preferredTechnical fluencyGD&T; CNC tooling; troubleshootingCNC programming; CAD; CAD/CAMG‑Code and M‑CodeCNC machine setup & changeoverPrecision measurement & hand metrologyProduction run setupsEquipment and platformsCNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Fanuc, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori SeikiCNC Lathe (2–4 axis): Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori SeikiCAM: Mastercam, MazatrolCNC Mill (5+ axis VMC): Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, DMG Mori SeikiCNC Lathe (5+ axis): Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori SeikiRewards and growth10 Paid Holidays and Service‑Based PTOMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance401(k) with company contributionWeekly pay and performance merit raisesOn‑site Fitness Center & Medical ClinicCareer development and growth opportunitiesExciting, fast‑paced environment with cutting‑edge manufacturing processesIf you’re driven to craft processes that deliver precision at scale, join Trace‑A‑Matic and shape what’s next.