What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Chandler Industries LLC?
Now Hiring: Manufacturing Engineer – Join a Growing Team
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.
Why Join Us
- Work on complex, tight-tolerance, mission-critical components.
- Be part of a growing division backed by a well-resourced platform.
- Collaborate with a highly skilled, team-oriented workforce.
- Stay local in Lake Mills with expanded support and opportunity.
- Grow your career with a company investing in people and technology.
About Us
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.
Position Summary
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.
Key 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.
Same great team. More opportunity. Bigger future.
Required Skills and Experience
- 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.
Additional Skills and Experience (preferred)
- 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.
Benefits
Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; company paid short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) plan with safe harbor company match; and a range of supplemental benefit options. In addition, eligible employees receive paid holidays and paid time off.