Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

DESCRIPTION DATE:
Oct 2025

Micro Precision is a leading supplier of precision machined and turned components located in Delavan, WI. We are a growing company, devoted to a safe working environment, focused on Customer and Employee success, and driven by Continuous Improvement.

We are growing the World's Best Company in Delavan & Cudahy.

Micro Precision LLC has a history of steady employment (our average employee tenure is 8.2 years), a stable team-focused workforce, offers excellent working conditions, a climate-controlled facility & state-of-the-art equipment.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Assists in the planning, directing, and coordinating of manufacturing processes and tooling, as well as CNC programming and machine setup.

Full-Time

Shift Available: M-F

Salary: DOE

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the development of routing instructions for new and existing jobs.
• Assist in improving efficiencies for new and existing work, including improvement of tooling, processes, part quality and employee training.
• Recommend methods of improving employee efficiency and reducing waste of material and utilities, such as restructuring, job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment and involved in purchase of equipment.
• Reduce tooling costs; assist in development and maintenance of control system standardizing tools.
• Resource for Supervisor and Technical Leads in correcting tooling and machining process problems. Assist in problem solving and troubleshooting of manufacturing problems in the manufacturing area.
• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, and parts, machining processes tooling and production equipment capabilities, and quality control standards.
• Assist in maintaining CNC department efficiency; may operate, set up machines, program for new or existing jobs, train and/or otherwise using expertise to assist in the smooth running of the CNC department.
• Assist the Engineering Manager in planning the use of facilities, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of operations and to identify areas of duplication.
• Assist the Engineering Manager in analyzing and planning requirements, workflow, layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Assist in estimating production time, perform time studies, evaluate the way work is performed for maximum efficiency.
• Setup, program and operate CNC machines as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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
• Must have extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing engineering experience in a high mix / high-volume environment preferred
• Demonstrated workflow and productivity improvements
• Experience using technology to improve material flow
• Robotic experience a plus
• Mastercam experience preferred
• Turning center with live tooling and vertical milling with 4th-axis programming and setup experience necessary
• Knowledge of six sigma methodology is preferred
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data
• Strong decision making, problem solving and organizational skills
• Exhibit core values of integrity and accountability
• Maintain a clean, orderly and efficient work area
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, speak, hear and interpret documents and instructions from both verbal and written English
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely
• Physical demands include standing, bending, sitting and kneeling
• Regularly possess manual dexterity for assembly of tooling, small parts and working with equipment and controls
• Vision requirements include (corrective or non) close range, distance, color, peripheral and depth

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing essential functions:

• General office environment
• Exposure to moderate noises
• Temperature variances
• Exposure to fumes, chemicals and airborne particles

Benefits & Perks of joining the Micro Precision Family:

• Competitive, experienced-based wages
• Sign-On Bonus
• Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
• Paid Weekly
• Climate-controlled facility
• PTO accrual begins upon hire - up to 3 weeks in first full year!
• 11 Holidays
• Education Assistance
• Career Advancement - ongoing training & opportunity for internal growth
• Company lunches, annual pig roast
• Onsite no cost annual flu shots
• Tool Purchase Program
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• No cost Prescription Safety Glasses
• Uniform rental & laundry services available at low cost
• Summer Internships for local High School students & for employee's kids
• State Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Casual work environment
• Free coffee, fruit & ice cream
• Benefits begin first of the month following 30 days
• Medical…