Manufacturing Engineer

Brady Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Incentive programs for full-time

Parental leave and fertility coverage

Education reimbursement

Scholarship program for children ofBr1

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Assistance Program

Dress-for-your-day dress code

Matching gifts program

Job summary

Brady Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer at its Florist Ave facility to own department metrics, provide engineering support, and manage projects. You will interact with R&D, shop floor, and executives to drive improvements in processes and performance.

Responsibilities include leading production process improvements, applying SPC and Six Sigma, ensuring process capability before launches, and mentoring supervisors.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum 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.

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 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.

Skills

Self-motivated

Results oriented

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC

Process capability

PHA experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Eng

Job description

What We Need

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 Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected.

Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries.

Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation.

We Help Organizations Make Work Safer, More Productive, And More Connected By Transforming Everyday Critical Information Into Actionable Intelligence.

Our End-to-end Platform Unites Two Powerful Pillars

• Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.

From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running.

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.

Our Benefits

• 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
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• 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