Manufacturing Engineer - MachiningMequon, WI
| Department: Engineering
| Reports to: Director of Engineering
What We Offer:- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Employee events and recognition programs throughout the year
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
What You Will Do:Join Hayes Performance Systems as our
Manufacturing Engineer - Machining and take ownership of improving the processes, technology, and performance behind our precision machining operations.
In this role, you'll combine hands-on CNC machining expertise with manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement to increase productivity, improve quality, reduce scrap, and strengthen process capability. You'll work closely with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and shop-floor teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges and turn improvement opportunities into sustainable results.
How You Will Do It:- Develop, optimize, and standardize CNC machining processes using CAM software and G-code
- Drive improvements in productivity, quality, scrap reduction, cycle time, and overall process capability
- Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions for machining and tooling issues
- Partner with Design Engineering on DFM reviews, new product launches, and manufacturability improvements
- Develop and maintain setup documentation, tool paths, work instructions, and standardized machining processes
- Provide hands-on technical support for process launches, troubleshooting, and complex shop-floor challenges
- Evaluate and implement tooling, automation, robotic systems, and manufacturing technologies that improve operational performance
- Support GR&R studies, capability analysis, first-article inspections, and other process-validation activities
- Identify and implement opportunities for lights-out machining and increased automation
- Mentor machinists and technicians while promoting process discipline and consistent best practices across machining operations
What We Look For:- 5-7 years of hands-on CNC machining experience, including setup, programming, and process optimization
- Strong proficiency with CAM software, G-code, and machine simulation tools
- Advanced knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T, and CMM programming
- Demonstrated success improving machining productivity, quality, and scrap performance
- Experience mentoring machinists or technicians in a manufacturing environment
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause problem-solving skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and translate technical challenges into practical manufacturing solutions
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, hands-on approach
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles
- Bonus:
- Experience implementing machining automation, robotics, or lights-out manufacturing
- Experience supporting new product introduction or DFM initiatives
Ready to Join Our Team?If you're passionate about precision machining, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and making processes better, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Hayes Performance Systems.
