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.