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STS Technical Services is hiring a CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This role supports Trace-A-Matic, a stable and growing precision manufacturing company focused on complex machined components, advanced manufacturing processes and customer satisfaction.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced manufacturing professional with strong CNC programming skills, SolidWorks experience, GD&T knowledge and the ability to support new product development, process improvement and daily production needs in a fast-paced machining environment.

The CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer supports the business in areas of new product development, process improvement, daily production support and key program management. This role analyzes and interprets technical data, including engineering drawings, specifications and purchase orders, then creates shop routings, operation sheets, tools and related processes needed to produce high-quality precision machined components.

Typical processes include milling, lathe operation, honing, plating, CNC programming, assembly, testing, non-destructive testing, dimensional inspection, visual inspection and electro-mechanical assembly.

At Trace-A-Matic, people are the company’s greatest asset. The team provides a friendly, clean and safe work environment where employees are supported in building long-term careers.

Trace-A-Matic’s mission is to achieve excellence in complex precision machined components while ensuring customer satisfaction. The company also offers a Gainsharing program that shares 50 percent of company profits with employees, paid quarterly.

• 10 paid holidays
• Service-based PTO
• Gainsharing
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company contribution
• Exciting, fast-paced environment with cutting-edge equipment and manufacturing processes
• On-site fitness center and medical clinic
• Weekly pay
• Climate-controlled environment
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Job Title: CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer
• Company: Trace-A-Matic
• Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Focus Areas: CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, process improvement, production support and new product development

• Plan sequences of operations for machining and assembly based on customer order requirements
• Ensure efficient and effective manufacturing methods are used and compatible with available machines
• Specify, design and/or procure special tooling or equipment required to meet customer requirements within budgeted cost and time
• Program CNC machines to effectively and efficiently produce desired products
• Participate in the company’s Corrective Action and MRB Boards
• Analyze and resolve machining and tooling issues to avoid production problems
• Create new manufacturing drawings using CAD methodology
• Value engineer existing products and processes to reduce cost, lead time and cycle times
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Comply with all military and contractual requirements
• Perform other duties as needed

• Proficiency in SolidWorks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Basic understanding of typical manufacturing systems
• Understanding of Material Requirements Planning
• Understanding of kitting
• Understanding of batch sizing
• Understanding of configuration control
• Understanding of workflow routings
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders and related technical data
• Strong problem-solving skills related to machining, tooling and manufacturing processes
• Ability to support production while also contributing to longer-term process improvements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
• Equivalent experience may be considered
• 7 or more years of manufacturing experience preferred
• CNC programming experience required
• Manufacturing engineering experience preferred
• Experience supporting precision machined components preferred
• Experience working with advanced manufacturing equipment and processes preferred

• Experienced in CNC programming and manufacturing engineering
• Comfortable supporting both new product development and daily production needs
• Able to create or modify manufacturing drawings
• Skilled at improving process flow, reducing cost and supporting quality outcomes
• Detail-oriented and capable of working with technical data, customer requirements and production teams
• Strong enough technically to solve issues on the floor and strategic enough to support long-term manufacturing improvements

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries. Our professional recruitment teams connect skilled professionals with career opportunities at client locations throughout the United States and around the world.

If you want to speak with a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.