Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Design manufacturing solutions for the most challenging parts.

At Strohwig, we engineer the processes that make precision components possible. Our customers rely on us to solve difficult manufacturing challenges for aerospace, defense, energy, and other demanding industries where precision, innovation, and quality are essential. We're looking for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing problems, developing innovative machining processes, and collaborating with programmers, machinists, and engineers to bring challenging parts to life. If you're passionate about manufacturing, process optimization, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement, this is the opportunity to make a real impact.

Why Strohwig?

For more than 40 years, Strohwig has invested in advanced manufacturing technology, engineering expertise, and talented people. Our 210,000-square-foot facility utilizes advanced CNC machining, 5-axis technology, and sophisticated engineering tools to manufacture components that many companies simply can't. Here, you'll work on challenging projects—not repetitive production. Every day presents a new engineering problem to solve.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer, you'll:

Develop manufacturing processes from concept through production

Design fixtures, tooling, and machining strategies for complex precision components

Create manufacturing models using CAD, scan data, engineering drawings, and customer specifications

Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost through innovative engineering solutions

Collaborate with CAM Programmers to develop optimal toolpaths and machining strategies

Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and customers to solve manufacturing challenges

Lead design reviews and manufacturability evaluations

Develop process documentation, routings, work instructions, and bills of material

Evaluate new tooling, workholding, machining technologies, and manufacturing methods

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and throughput

Support project execution from quotation through production launch

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field or equivalent manufacturing process engineering experience

Five or more years of Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience

Strong CAD/CAM experience

Experience designing manufacturing processes for machined components

Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation

Excellent project management and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Ten or more years of manufacturing engineering experience

Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Experience with PowerMill

Experience with Siemens NX

ERP experience

Experience within aerospace, defense, or other high-precision manufacturing

Experience with ITAR and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Benefits

Medical & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Dental Insurance

Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Unpaid Excused Absences

Company-Paid Uniforms

Training & Apprenticeship Opportunities

Safety Shoe & Glasses Reimbursement Program

Gym Membership Reimbursement Program

Why You'll Love Working Here

Competitive salary: $120,000–$165,000

Engineer complex solutions—not repetitive manufacturing processes

Work alongside experienced programmers, machinists, and engineers

Influence manufacturing strategy from concept through production

Collaborate on aerospace, defense, and other high-precision projects

Modern manufacturing facility equipped with advanced machining technology

Company committed to investing in new technology and employee development

Opportunity to make a measurable impact on manufacturing excellence

About Strohwig

Strohwig is a Wisconsin-based precision machining manufacturer specializing in complex components for the aerospace, defense, energy, and other high-performance industries. Through advanced manufacturing technology, engineering expertise, and innovative problem-solving, we help customers overcome some of the industry's most challenging manufacturing requirements.