Manufacturing Engineer
MicroPrecision LLC · Delavan, WI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at MicroPrecision LLC (industrial) in Delavan, WI. Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, utilize knowledge of product design, materials, and parts, machining processes tooling and production equipment capabilities, and quality control standards.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, DOE, Robotics, CNC, Machining, Time studies
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $93k–$121k.
Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 55 manufacturing engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 54 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $93k–$121k, from 18 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 53%
- Lean 38%
- ✓ Machining 35%
- New product launch 33%
- Automation 31%
- ✓ Team leadership 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: MicroPrecision LLC in Delavan
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Full description from MicroPrecision LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Assist in the development of routing instructions for new and existing jobs.
- ◆Assist in improving efficiencies for new and existing work, including improvement of tooling, processes, part quality and employee training.
- ◆Recommend methods of improving employee efficiency and reducing waste of material and utilities, such as restructuring, job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment and involved in purchase of equipment.
- ◆Reduce tooling costs; assist in development and maintenance of control system standardizing tools.
- ◆Resource for Supervisor and Technical Leads in correcting tooling and machining process problems. Assist in problem solving and troubleshooting of manufacturing problems in the manufacturing area.
- ◆Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, utilize knowledge of product design, materials, and parts, machining processes tooling and production equipment capabilities, and quality control standards.
- ◆Assist in maintaining CNC department efficiency; may operate, set up machines, program for new or existing jobs, train and/or otherwise using expertise to assist in the smooth running of the CNC department.
- ◆Assist the Engineering Manager in planning the use of facilities, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of operations and to identify areas of duplication.
- ◆Assist the Engineering Manager in analyzing and planning requirements, workflow, layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- ◆Assist in estimating production time, perform time studies, evaluate the way work is performed for maximum efficiency.
- ◆Setup, program and operate CNC machines as required.
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
Requirements
- ✓A Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline is a plus, or a combination of work experience and education considered
- ✓Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment required
- ✓Must have extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Manufacturing engineering experience in a high mix / high-volume environment preferred
- ✓Demonstrated workflow and productivity improvements
- ✓Experience using technology to improve material flow
- ✓Robotic experience a plus
- ✓Mastercam experience preferred
- ✓Turning center with live tooling and vertical milling with 4th-axis programming and setup experience necessary
- ✓Knowledge of six sigma methodology is preferred
- ✓Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
- ✓Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data
- ✓Strong decision making, problem solving and organizational skills
- ✓Exhibit core values of integrity and accountability
- ✓Maintain a clean, orderly and efficient work area
- ✓Demonstrates ability to read, write, speak, hear and interpret documents and instructions from both verbal and written English
- ✓Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely
- ✓Physical demands include standing, bending, sitting and kneeling
- ✓Regularly possess manual dexterity for assembly of tooling, small parts and working with equipment and controls
- ✓Vision
requirements
include (corrective or non) close range, distance, color, peripheral and depth
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Description
Manufacturing Engineer
DESCRIPTION DATE: Mar 2026
MicroPrecision is a precision manufacturing leader, delivering quality since 1950. We are not slowing down. Backed by strong capital reserves, we are aggressively expanding our capabilities through organic growth and strategic acquisition.
Our vision is to be the world’s best company - defined by having the world’s best people
Position purpose
Assists in the planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes and tooling, as well as CNC programming and machine setup.
Full-Time, M-F
Machines you will work with
Tsugami Swiss
Star Swiss
Miyanos
Mori Seiki Lathes
Doosan Lathes & Mills
Robodrill Mills
Working conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing essential functions:
- •General office environment
- •Exposure to moderate noises
- •Temperature variances
- •Exposure to fumes, chemicals and airborne particles
Benefits & Perks of joining the MicroPrecision Team
- •Competitive, experienced-based wages
- •$2,000 Sign-On Bonus
- •$2,000 Referral Bonus
- •Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
- •Paid Weekly
- •Climate-controlled facility
- •PTO accrual begins upon hire – up to 3 weeks in first full year!
- •11 Holidays
- •Education Assistance – up to $5,000 per year per employee
- •Career Advancement – ongoing training & opportunity for internal growth
- •Company lunches, annual pig roast
- •Onsite no cost annual flu shots
- •Tool Purchase Program
- •Safety Shoe Reimbursement up to $150 per year
- •No cost Prescription Safety Glasses
- •Uniform rental & laundry services available
- •Summer Internships for local High School students & for employee’s kids
- •State Certified Apprenticeship Program
- •Casual work environment
- •Free coffee, hot chocolate, fruit & ice cream
- •Benefits begin first of the month following 30 days
- •Medical Plan
- •Health Savings Accounts
- •Near site clinic with zero-dollar health services, primary care, preventive care, walk-in visits, labs, prescriptions
- •401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% company match & 100% vested immediately, pre-tax & after-tax options available
- •Company paid Life Ins – equal to annual salary
- •Life Ins optional – up to $500,000
- •Company paid Short Term Disability
- •Dental Ins
- •Vision Ins
- •Flex Spending Account
- •Dependent Care Flex
- •Critical Illness Ins
- •Accident Ins
- •Long Term Disability
- •Legal Plan
- •ID Shield
- •Pet Ins
- •Hospital Indemnity
- •Employee Assistance Program – no cost & confidential
- •Travel Assistance
- •Financial Planning Resources & onsite no cost Financial Advisor apts
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