Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Ideal Location/Zip Radius: Delavan WI 53115
Maximum Radius from Zip: 15 Miles
Alternate Position Titles : Project Engineer
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
CNC Experience (Lathes, Screw Machines, Swiss Machines etc)
Programming using Mastercam
PREFERRED: Background in medical, aerospace, automotive, or high mix/low volume manufacturing.
Companies to TARGET :Ditron, Cass Precision machining, Spex precision machine, SSI manufacturing technologies
Companies to EXCLUDE: MicroPrecison

Responsibilities:
1. CNC Programming & Process Development
Develop, program, and optimize CNC Swiss?type lathe and screw machine programs using Mastercam.
Create and maintain machining processes for new and existing products, including operation sequences, tooling strategies, and setup documentation.
Support programs prove?out, debugging, and optimization on the shop floor to ensure production readiness.
Swiss & Lathe Machining Support
Provide technical support for Citizen, Star, Tsugami, or similar Swiss?type machines, as well as CNC lathe/screw machining operations.
Troubleshoot machining issues related to tooling, work holding, offsets, cycle time, surface finish, and part quality.
Assist machinists and operators with setup improvements, process stability, and best practices.
Tooling, Quality & Continuous Improvement
Select cutting tools, holders, and materials; optimize speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies.
Apply GD&T and blueprint interpretation to ensure parts meet dimensional and functional requirements.
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and process standardization.
Cross?Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with design engineering on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) during new product introduction.
Work closely with Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production issues and support on?time delivery
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, routings, and control plans.
Skills:
· CNC Swiss programming & process optimization
· Mastercam CAM programming
· Tooling and workholding design
· Root cause analysis and problem solving
· Strong communication between engineering and shop floor teams
· Continuous improvement mindset

Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
· Hands?on experience with Swiss?type CNC lathes and/or CNC screw machines.
· Proficiency programming CNC machines using Mastercam.
· Strong ability to read engineering drawings, apply GD&T, and use precision measuring tools.
· Experience supporting high?precision, tight?tolerance machining environments

Required:
A Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline is a plus, or a combination of work experience and education considered
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment required
Preferred:
· Experience with live tooling, mill?turn, or multi?axis Swiss machines.
· Background in medical, aerospace, automotive, or high?mix/low?volume manufacturing.
· Familiarity with SolidWorks or other CAD software for review and light modeling support