Manufacturing Engineer

BRADY WORLDWIDE INC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Scholarship program

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Brady, a global safety and identification solutions leader, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for the Florist Ave facility in Milwaukee. You will own departmental metrics, drive process improvements, and manage projects across R&D, engineering, shop floor, and planning teams.

Role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, lean/Six Sigma experience, and the ability to mentor supervisors while ensuring safety and SOP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing or engineering experience.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across functions.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and process capability analysis.
• Experience with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Leads engineering improvements and capital updates to production processes.
• Collaborates with R&D Engineering on product and process performance improvements and new product development.
• Applies SPC and risk mitigation tools to ensure robust processes.
• Serves as gatekeeper for process capability prior to product launch.
• Identifies and eliminates non-value-added activities to improve efficiency.
• Owns departmental performance including process, cost, and yield improvements.
• Monitors key metrics and ensures performance visibility and accountability.
• Acts as a technical resource for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributes to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and manages budgetary performance.
• Ensures compliance with SOPs, standard work, and safety standards.
• Leads by example to maintain a safe, clean, and effective work environment.
• Provides direction, development, and support to supervisors and team leaders, including hiring and performance reviews.

Skills

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC

Process improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer provides engineering support at the Florist Ave facility. This includes ownership of department business metrics, engineering support and project management. This position has the potential to have management responsibility for area team leaders and/or supervisors. Individuals must be able to effectively interact with all areas of the business including R&D, engineering, shop floor, management, contractors, planning & inventory control, etc.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leads engineering improvements and capital updates to production processes.

Collaborates with R&D Engineering on product and process performance improvements and new product development.

Applies statistical process control (SPC) and risk mitigation tools to ensure robust processes.

Serves as gatekeeper for process capability prior to product launch.

Identifies and eliminates non-value-added activities to improve efficiency.

Standardizes processes and procedures across operations.

Owns departmental performance, including process, cost, and yield improvements.

Monitors key metrics and ensures performance visibility and accountability.

Acts as a technical resource for internal and external stakeholders.

Contributes to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and manages budgetary performance.

Ensures compliance with SOPs, standard work, and safety standards.

Leads by example to maintain a safe, clean, and effective work environment.

Provides direction, development, and support to supervisors and team leaders, including assistance with hiring, performance reviews, and discipline.

• Performs other tasks as assigned. Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to, the duties listed on this job description.

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 1 year in an engineering role.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage change and influence across functions.
• Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and managing projects in a complex operational setting.
  Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and process capability analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to improve and standardize manufacturing processes through application of engineering principles.
• Experience conducting Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience with coating and adhesive manufacturing is preferred.

About Us:

Who we are:
Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2025, Brady employed approximately 6,400 people in our worldwide businesses. Our fiscal 2025 sales were approximately $1.51 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com .

Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program