Manufacturing Process Engineer: Lead & Optimize

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

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.