Manufacturing Engineer

Chandler Industries LLC•Lake Mills, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Chandler Industries, a business unit of BTX Precision, has acquired Aztalan Engineering and is investing in the future of our Lake Mills operation - bringing expanded capabilities, new opportunities, and meaningful impact for Manufacturing Engineers. If you thrive on process improvement, problem-solving, and driving quality and efficiency, this is your opportunity to join a stable, growing organization while working in a collaborative, hands-on environment. Chandler Industries is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision machining, EDM, sheet metal fabrication, and value-added services. With six divisions across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Mexico, we support leading customers in aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor markets—delivering world-class quality and on-time performance. The Manufacturing Engineer drives operational excellence by leading medium- to high-complexity process improvement initiatives from concept through implementation. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, improving throughput, reducing defects, and supporting cross-functional teams. You’ll also lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and mentor junior engineers and technicians to strengthen overall team capability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience.
Minimum 2 years programming experience.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Hands-on CNC knowledge, including programming familiarity, CAM exposure, fixturing, and workholding.
Proficient in GD&T, process capability (Cp/Cpk), SPC charts, and DFM principles.
Demonstrated ability to design fixtures and workholding solutions.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Experience with lean manufacturing tools (Kaizen, VSM, 5S) and Six Sigma methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the Aerospace, Medical or other highly regulated industry.
ISO13485, ISO9001, AS9100 experience.
Knowledge of ERP software (Epicor), CAD/CAM Software (SurfCAM, Mastercam, Esprit, SolidWorks), and PDM software.
Six Sigma Green Belt.
SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer or Technologist.

Responsibilities

Lead process improvement projects from concept through implementation.
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and production issues.
Manage priorities independently and meet project timelines.
Partner with customers and internal teams on manufacturability (DFM).
Mentor junior engineers and support shop floor teams.
Maintain accurate work instructions, routers, and BOMs.
Process engineering and supplier change requests in compliance with requirements.