Precision CNC Process Engineer - GD&T Leader

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

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.