Quality Manufacturing Engineer

Brady Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brady Corporation is seeking a Quality Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes with a focus on quality and efficiency. The role includes leading projects, resolving production challenges, and guiding technicians, making it integral to the company's commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous 401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer.
• Knowledge of ISO-9001 and AS9100.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Training Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and validate new manufacturing processes.
• Create PPAP and FAI documents for customers.
• Provide leadership to key associates for process improvement.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Quality management

FMEA analysis

Statistical tools

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Smartsheets

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

CAD software

Job description

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 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.
• Ensures conformance with and application of policies and procedures.
• Create PPAP and FAI documents for customers.
• Designs, deploys and validates new manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Responsible for smooth product production/constant production flow.
• Responsible for product qualification processes.
• Product & Process FMEA analysis.
• Create, document and implement procedures for assembling, testing and packaging processes.
• Re-engineers operations and manufacturing processes.
• Designs, installs and debugs tooling and new capital equipment.
• Designs, evaluates and implements automated systems for inspection, manufacturing and data acquisition.
• Responsible for continuous improvement activities.
• Develops training systems and support documentation for associates.
• Designs in conjunction with new product development engineers manufacturing strategies.
• Provide leadership in assigned areas as well as 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 skill set 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).
• Have an understanding of COC/COA creation.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, precision measuring devices.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, specifically ISO-9001, AS9100.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to use Smartsheets, Google sheets, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of statistical tools; GR&Rs, 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.
• Printing and/or converting industry experience preferred.
• 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 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, 2024, Brady employed approximately 5,700 people worldwide. Our fiscal 2024 sales were approximately $1.34 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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