CNC Process & Manufacturing Engineer - Precision Machining

Job Description

Job Description

Shape how complex parts come to life

Picture your day at Trace-A-Matic: you step into a friendly, clean, and safe, climate-controlled shop. You review a new customer print, translate the requirements into a clear routing, choose tooling, program CNC paths, and collaborate with machinists to validate first-piece quality. When production calls with a challenge, you dive into root cause, apply GD&T know‑how, and tune the process for repeatable results. Along the way, you spot opportunities to cut cycle time, tighten tolerances, and improve flow.

Why Trace-A-Matic

• People-first culture in a stable, growing company—our people are our greatest assets.
• Mission: excellence in complex precision machined components with uncompromising customer satisfaction.
• Gainsharing: when the company profits, we share 50% with our employees, paid out quarterly.
• Clean, safe, climate-controlled environment with cutting-edge equipment and processes.

What you will do

• Plan end‑to‑end sequences for machining and assembly based on customer orders and technical data (drawings, specifications, POs).
• Create shop routings, operation sheets, tooling plans, and all process documentation to produce high‑quality product.
• Ensure methods align with available machines and deliver efficiency, quality, and on‑time performance.
• Specify, design, and/or procure special tooling/fixtures and equipment within cost and schedule.
• Program CNC equipment to effectively and efficiently achieve desired results.
• Participate on Corrective Action and MRB Boards.
• Analyze and resolve machining/tooling issues to prevent recurrence.
• Generate or revise manufacturing drawings using CAD methodology.
• Value‑engineer products and processes to reduce cost, lead time, and cycle time.
• Comply with all company policies/procedures, as well as military and contractual requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Typical processes you’ll influence

Milling, lathe operations, honing, plating, CNC programming, assembly, testing, non‑destructive testing, dimensional and visual inspection, and electro‑mechanical assembly.

Skills and competencies

• SolidWorks and Microsoft Suite proficiency
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Understanding of manufacturing systems: MRP, kitting, batch sizing, configuration control, workflow routings

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; equivalent experience considered
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience preferred

You’re fluent in

• GD&T
• CNC tooling
• Troubleshooting
• CNC programming
• CAD and CAD/CAM software
• G‑Code and M‑Code
• CNC machine setup & changeover
• Precision measurement & hand metrology
• Production run setups

Machines and technologies you’ll use

• 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 Software: Mastercam, Mazatrol
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC): Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, DMG Mori Seiki
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis): Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori Seiki

Benefits and rewards

• 10 Paid Holidays; Service‑Based PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Gainsharing paid quarterly
• Weekly pay; Performance merit raises
• On‑site Fitness Center & Medical Clinic
• Career development and growth opportunities

Ready to make an impact in an exciting, fast‑paced environment? Join Trace‑A‑Matic and help us deliver precision at scale.