Process Engineer II

Brady Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous 401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and fertility coverage

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Dress-for-your-day dress code

Matching Gift program

Job summary

Brady Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Process Engineer to provide hands‑on process engineering for new product development and process improvement projects. You will work on compounding, web coating and handling, and slitting operations within a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Physical Sciences or Engineering, 2–4 years in industrial process development, and DFSS/DOE exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering required.
• 2-4 years relevant industrial product or process development experience.
• Exposure to DFSS tools such as design of experiments and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform process development and scale up activities for new product developments.
• Conduct process improvement initiatives with floor personnel and management.
• Investigate product quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support research projects using data-driven decision making.
• Work in cross-functional teams to enable NPD project success.
• Execute Stage Gate process activities.
• Run experiments to evaluate and optimize performance or process attributes.
• Develop understanding of process capability and structure–property relationships.
• Maintain thorough documentation of technical activities.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Process improvement

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Design of Experiments

Statistical analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering

2-4 years relevant industrial product or process development experience

Exposure to DFSS tools such as design of experiments and statistical analysis

Job description

The Process Engineer is a member of the Materials R&D group with responsibility for providing hands‑on process engineering expertise to new product development programs and product improvement initiatives. Primary process areas of responsibility include compounding, web coating and handling, and slitting operations.

Qualifications

• Perform process development and scale up activities in support of new product developments
• Conduct process improvement initiatives and custom product developments while interfacing with floor production personnel and operations management in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Investigate product quality issues; institutionalize corrective actions
• Support research projects that deliver business results through data driven decision making
• Work within cross functional teams to enable new product development project success
• Execute various project activities in support of a defined Stage Gate process
• Execute experiments to evaluate and optimize performance or process attributes
• Develop an understanding of process capability, design selection criteria, and/or structure-property relationships for developed products
• Maintain proper documentation of technical and experimental activities

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering
• 2-4 years relevant industrial product or process development experience
• Exposure to DFSS tools such as design of experiments and statistical analysis

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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.

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