Advanced Manufacturing Engineer — CNC Methods & Tooling

Trace-A-Matic
  • Brookfield, WI
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Is this you?

    • Do you turn complex drawings into robust routings and fixtures?
    • Can you program mills and lathes (3–5+ axis) and squeeze out cycle time without sacrificing quality?
    • Do you enjoy solving machining challenges and standardizing best practices?

    If you’re nodding yes, Trace‑A‑Matic offers a friendly, clean, and safe, climate‑controlled workplace where your expertise powers our mission: achieving excellence in complex precision machined components and total customer satisfaction. And when the company succeeds, we share 50% of profits with employees, paid quarterly through our Gainsharing program.

    What you’ll tackle

    • Plan the sequence of machining and assembly operations from customer orders and technical data (drawings, specifications, purchase orders).
    • Develop shop routings, op sheets, tooling plans, and process docs that deliver quality and throughput.
    • Align processes with available equipment for efficient, effective manufacturing.
    • Specify, design, or procure special tooling/fixtures and equipment to meet cost and schedule targets.
    • Program CNC equipment to meet dimensional, finish, and timing requirements.
    • Serve on Corrective Action and MRB Boards, driving resolution and prevention.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve machining and tooling issues.
    • Create or revise manufacturing drawings using CAD methodologies.
    • Value‑engineer products and processes to reduce cost, lead time, and cycle time.
    • Adhere to company policies/procedures, as well as military and contractual requirements.
    • Perform other duties as needed.

    Your toolkit

    • SolidWorks; Microsoft Suite
    • GD&T mastery
    • Working knowledge of MRP, kitting, batch sizing, configuration control, workflow routings

    Experience that sets you up for success

    • BS in Engineering required; equivalent experience considered
    • 7+ years in manufacturing preferred

    Hands‑on proficiencies

    • GD&T; CNC tooling; troubleshooting
    • CNC programming; CAD; CAD/CAM
    • G‑Code; M‑Code
    • CNC setup & changeover
    • Precision measurement & hand metrology
    • Production run setups

    Machines and software you’ll encounter

    • CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC): Fanuc, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori Seiki
    • CNC Lathe (2–4 axis): Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori Seiki
    • CAM: Mastercam, Mazatrol
    • CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC): Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, DMG Mori Seiki
    • CNC Lathe (5+ axis): Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori Seiki

    Why you’ll love it here

    • 10 Paid Holidays; Service‑Based PTO
    • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) with company contribution
    • Gainsharing — 50% of company profits shared quarterly
    • Weekly pay and performance merit raises
    • On‑site Fitness Center & Medical Clinic
    • Career development and growth opportunities
    • Exciting, fast‑paced environment with cutting‑edge equipment and processes

    Bring your methods expertise to Trace‑A‑Matic and help us push precision further, faster.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBrookfield, WI

    Skills

    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • CNC Latheunmatched
    • Change Controlunmatched
    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Fitnessunmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Latheunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Machining Operationsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
    • Metrologyunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Military Specificationsunmatched
    • Mori Seikiunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • SolidWorksunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vertical Machiningunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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