Quality Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Manufacturing Engineer, where you will enhance manufacturing processes and ensure product excellence. This role emphasizes leadership and collaboration, allowing you to tackle complex production challenges and implement innovative solutions. You will be at the forefront of continuous improvement, guiding teams towards operational excellence. With a rich history of over 100 years, this industry leader offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of inclusivity. If you are passionate about quality and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous 401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Incentive programs for full-time employees

Education reimbursement

Family planning benefits

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness initiatives

Charitable contributions matching

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer.
• Strong knowledge of lean methodologies and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and improvement initiatives.
• Design and validate new manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Conduct Product & Process FMEA analysis.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Management Systems (ISO-9001, AS9100)

Statistical Tools (GR&R, SPC, DOE)

Six Sigma Green Belt

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Smartsheets

Google Sheets

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

CAD Software (AutoCAD preferred)

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What We Need

Brady is seeking a skilled and driven Quality Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining manufacturing processes with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in resolving complex production challenges and implementing solutions that enhance product quality and process reliability. This position also provides leadership and technical guidance to technicians and hourly associates, fostering a culture of quality and operational excellence, even without direct reporting lines.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide leadership to key associates to promote participation and cooperation in process development/improvement initiatives.
• Ensure conformance with and application of policies and procedures.
• Create PPAP and FAI documents for customers.
• Design, deploy, and validate new manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Responsible for smooth product production and maintaining a constant production flow.
• Oversee product qualification processes.
• Conduct Product & Process FMEA analysis.
• Create, document, and implement procedures for assembling, testing, and packaging processes.
• Re-engineer operations and manufacturing processes.
• Design, install, and debug tooling and new capital equipment.
• Design, evaluate, and implement automated systems for inspection, manufacturing, and data acquisition.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities.
• Develop training systems and support documentation for associates.
• Collaborate with new product development engineers on manufacturing strategies.
• Provide leadership in assigned areas and lead projects in other manufacturing areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer.
• Strong lean manufacturing skills and knowledge with experience implementing lean methodologies/tools (pull systems, TPM, one piece flow, Kanban, POU, standardized work, batch reduction, visual controls, Ishikawa diagrams/fishbone, 5-Why Analysis, and 5S).
• Understanding of COC/COA creation.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring devices.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, specifically ISO-9001, AS9100.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Smartsheets, Google Sheets, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of statistical tools; GR&R, SPC, DOE’s, Ppk’s, Cpk’s, Hypothesis Testing.
• Basic understanding of GD&T.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Training Certification and/or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and/or ASQ Mechanical Inspector certification.
• Preferred experience in printing and/or converting industry.
• Familiarity with CAD software, AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

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 diverse workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're everywhere. Companies trust Brady for our expertise and manufacturing capabilities.

We serve industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace, and more. As of July 31, 2024, Brady employed approximately 5,700 people worldwide, with fiscal 2024 sales of approximately $1.34 billion. Brady stock trades on the NYSE under BRC. More info at www.bradycorp.com.

Why Work At Brady

A career at Brady means working for a company with over 100 years of history, driven by innovation. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a culture of collaboration and inclusion. Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, WI, with over 70 locations globally, providing opportunities to work worldwide.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Incentive programs for full-time employees
• Family planning benefits (paid parental leave, fertility, adoption, surrogacy assistance)
• Education reimbursement
• Scholarship program for employees' children
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and development
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives
• Dress-for-your-day policy
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's program

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Manufacturing