Swiss CNC Manufacturing Engineer / Programmer / Setup Specialist

Location: Cedarburg, WI

About Us

We are a growing precision machining company, proudly serving customers since 2010. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR-registered facility, we are committed to quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Our clean, climate-controlled shop is equipped with late-model Citizen, Miyano, Haas, and Brother CNC machines, giving our team the tools they need to succeed. We take pride in our craftsmanship — and in the people behind it.

We’re looking for a hands-on Swiss CNC Manufacturing Engineer who takes ownership of programming, setups, process improvement for producing high-quality precision parts. This is a key technical role for someone who knows Swiss machining, enjoys solving problems, and wants to help drive efficiency without being in a formal supervisor position.

What You’ll Do

Swiss CNC Programming, Setup & Machining

• Program, set up, and optimize Swiss CNC machines, including Citizen Swiss and possibly Citizen Miyano lathes.
• Prove out new jobs, programs, tooling, and processes.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and quality issues to reduce downtime.
• Perform machine setups and support production runs as needed.
• Optimize cycle times, tool life, part quality, and overall process reliability.
• Maintain and improve setup sheets, tooling lists, programs, and process documentation.
• Support first article inspections and ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

Manufacturing Engineering & Process Improvement

• Develop efficient machining processes for new and existing jobs.
• Review prints and help determine the best manufacturing approach.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce scrap, and increase efficiency.
• Work with the team to improve setups, tooling strategies, workholding, and inspection methods.
• Assist with quoting by providing cycle times, tooling requirements, and process input.
• Help standardize best practices across Swiss CNC jobs and setups.

Production Support & Coordination

• Support machinists and operators with technical questions, setups, offsets, tooling, and troubleshooting.
• Help ensure tooling, materials, and resources are ready for upcoming jobs.
• Work with vendors to maintain proper tooling and supplies.
• Monitor cycle times, tool life, scrap, and part quality to support continuous improvement.
• Help keep jobs running smoothly and on schedule.

Quality, Safety & Teamwork

• Ensure parts meet print specifications and customer requirements.
• Use precision measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify part quality.
• Work closely with quality, production, and leadership teams to solve problems.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture focused on quality and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience with Swiss CNC programming and setup.
• Experience with Citizen Swiss machines preferred.
• Strong understanding of tight-tolerance precision manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize machining processes.
• Experience with tooling selection, process development, and setup documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret complex prints and specifications.
• Hands-on mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with machinists, operators, quality, and leadership.
• Manufacturing engineering or advanced setup experience is a strong plus.

Why Join Us?

• Stable, growing company with a strong industry reputation.
• Modern, well-maintained equipment in a clean, climate-controlled shop.
• Wide variety of parts, materials, and industries.
• Supportive team culture where your input is valued.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and advancement.

If you’re a skilled Swiss CNC programmer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and making high-quality precision parts, we would love to connect!

Pay: $92,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Which brand of CNC Swiss Machines have you programmed and set up previously?

Ability to Commute:

• Cedarburg, WI 53012 (Required)

Work Location: In person