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Manufacturing Process Engineer -- Precision CNC & GD&T

Trace-A-Matic

Brookfield, WI 53045 • $69,000 to $100,000 / yr • 9/4/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Build a legacy of precision

At TraceAMatic, 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 climatecontrolled shop that houses cuttingedge equipment. When the business wins, you win toothrough our Gainsharing program: when the company profits, we share 50% with our employees, paid out quarterly.

Your impact

You 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 rightthefirsttime qualityon time.

Core responsibilities
  • Analyze customer requirements (drawings, specifications, purchase orders) and define machining and assembly sequences.
  • Produce shop routings, operation sheets, tooling strategies, and process documentation to ensure highquality 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.
  • Valueengineer 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 shape

Milling, turning/lathe operations, honing, plating, CNC programming, assembly, testing, nondestructive testing, dimensional and visual inspection, and electromechanical assembly.

What you bring
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Suite
  • Strong command of GD&T
  • Working knowledge of MRP, kitting, batch sizing, configuration control, and workflow routings
Background
  • BS in Engineering required; equivalent experience considered
  • 7+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
Technical fluency
  • GD CNC tooling; troubleshooting
  • CNC programming; CAD; CAD/CAM
  • GCode and MCode
  • CNC machine setup & changeover
  • Precision measurement & hand metrology
  • Production run setups
Equipment and platforms
  • 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
Rewards and growth
  • 10 Paid Holidays and ServiceBased PTO
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Weekly pay and performance merit raises
  • Onsite Fitness Center & Medical Clinic
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Exciting, fastpaced environment with cuttingedge manufacturing processes

If you’re driven to craft processes that deliver precision at scale, join TraceAMatic and shape what’s next.