Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Lake Mills

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Now Hiring:
Manufacturing Engineer - Join a Growing Team

Chandler Industries, a business unit of BTX Precision, has acquired Aztalan Engineering and is investing in the future of our Lake Mills operation - bringing expanded capabilities, new opportunities, and meaningful impact for Manufacturing Engineers.

If you thrive on process improvement, problem-solving, and driving quality and efficiency, this is your opportunity to join a stable, growing organization while working in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Why Join Us

• Work on complex, tight-tolerance, mission-critical components.
• Be part of a growing division backed by a well-resourced platform.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled, team-oriented workforce.
• Stay local in Lake Mills with expanded support and opportunity.
• Grow your career with a company investing in people and technology.

About Us

Chandler Industries is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision machining, EDM, sheet metal fabrication, and value-added services. With six divisions across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Mexico, we support leading customers in aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor markets-delivering world-class quality and on-time performance.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer drives operational excellence by leading medium- to high-complexity process improvement initiatives from concept through implementation. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, improving throughput, reducing defects, and supporting cross-functional teams. You'll also lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and mentor junior engineers and technicians to strengthen overall team capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and production issues.
• Manage priorities independently and meet project timelines.
• Partner with customers and internal teams on manufacturability (DFM).
• Mentor junior engineers and support shop floor teams.
• Maintain accurate work instructions, routers, and BOMs.
• Process engineering and supplier change requests in compliance with requirements.

Same great team. More opportunity. Bigger future.

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years programming experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Solid Works or similar CAD software.
• Hands-on CNC knowledge, including programming familiarity, CAM exposure, fixturing, and work holding.
• Proficient in GD&T, process capability (Cp/Cpk), SPC charts, and DFM principles.
• Demonstrated ability to design fixtures and work holding solutions.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools (Kaizen, VSM, 5S) and Six Sigma methodologies.

Additional Skills and Experience (preferred)

• Experience working in the Aerospace, Medical or other highly regulated industry.
• ISO
  13485, ISO
  9001, AS9100 experience.
• Knowledge of ERP software (Epicor), CAD/CAM Software (SurfCAM, Mastercam, Esprit, Solid Works), and PDM software.
• Six Sigma Green Belt.
• SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer or Technologist.

Benefits

Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; company paid short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) plan with safe harbor company match; and a range of supplemental benefit options. In addition, eligible employees receive paid holidays and paid time off.