Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing programs to perform complex machining operations that meet precise tolerance and finish requirements. This hands-on role focuses on improving existing processes and implementing new fixturing and tooling concepts.

Responsibilities:

• Program CNC machines, including vertical/horizontal lathes and mills.
• Estimate potential machining projects from prints and specifications.
• Create fixture designs and tooling lists for upcoming projects.
• Mount and secure tooling and holding fixtures, set stops, and calibrate fixtures to appropriate reference points. Understand the use of Renishaw probing.
• Manually cycle through operation sequences to check fixtures, work position, tooling, clearance, and speed/feeds through the first piece approval process.
• Develop and maintain set-up checklists and instructions for operators.
• Diagnose operating challenges and improve cycle time for current programs.
• Make periodic operation checks to assure proper machining operations and recommend process improvements as needed.
• Adjust machines to correct deviations and ensure specifications are met.
• Study operations and equipment used in the production process and recommend new methods or equipment to increase efficiency.
• Read and understand drawings and dimensional reports from CMM.
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

• CNC programming
• Fixture design
• Fanuc programming
• Machining
• Foundry and machine shop experience
• Automation

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in SolidWorks
• 3+ years of experience in designing fixtures and molds
• 3+ years of experience in CNC programming with Fanuc G-Code

Work Environment:

This role is based in a machine shop/foundry environment, which can get warm during the summer. It requires comfort with getting a little dirty, so wearing white is not advisable. The position involves continuous standing and intermittent walking, bending, sitting, and lifting parts that may exceed 50 pounds.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Racine, WI.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $50.48/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Racine, WI.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026.