Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

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, 2023, Brady employed approximately 5,600 people worldwide. Our fiscal 2023 sales were approximately $ billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at .

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.

What we need:

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer- New Product Development (NPD) is a member of the Manufacturing Engineering NPD team and is responsible for representing Manufacturing Engineering leading operational readiness activities throughout the new product development process. This position will participate on NPD teams beginning with project planning phases through production launch. Incumbent will perform a critical role in influencing new product design to ensure that it is optimized for manufacturing assembly, cost and quality in addition to meeting all specified requirements. In addition to supporting NPD introduction activity, this position may also support sustaining engineering projects. This role will also lead the development of robust manufacturing processes and setup lean manufacturing lines working with site manufacturing engineers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Senior Manufacturing Engineer on New Product Development (NPD) teams, overseeing processes from planning through to product launch.
• Core member of NPD team and key participant in cross functional NPD team activities.
• Provide leadership to manufacturing locations serving as the communication bridge between the R&D team and the manufacturing locations.
• Lead project planning with manufacturing locations to determine manufacturing operational requirements including capacity, space, processes, and capital equipment.
• Lead development of manufacturing lines utilizing lean manufacturing concepts. (single piece flow, standard work, kanban, playbook etc.).
• Develop advanced manufacturing systems and processes to ensure process capability, repeatability & reproducibility in launched product.
• Lead and coordinate PFMEAs to identify and mitigate process risks.
• Establish process controls and utilizes Poke Yoke techniques to ensure robust product quality and efficiency (Mistake-proofing of products and processes).
• Under minimal direction perform engineering duties that are broad in scope including delivering technical approach to projects. Ability to receive work stated in terms of objectives requiring project planning and judgment.
• Ability to travel 10-20%.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial engineering.
• A minimum 3-5 years relevant manufacturing engineering experience required, preferably in narrow web converting- slitting, winding, flexo printing, inkjet printing etc.
• Understanding of product development experience in either design or manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge and experience with Quality systems.
• Capability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Ability to work independently, identify appropriate tasks relative to responsibility and execute.
• Experience analyzing process capability and developing and implementing product development plans and process improvement plans.
• Good verbal, written communication skills.
• Ability to work with other individuals and as part of a team.
• Strong project and task management skills including the ability to plan, prioritize, organize, gather facts, prepare schedules, document procedures and process and exercise sound judgment in decision making.
• Experience developing PFMEAs and control plans to identify, mitigate and manage production-based risks.
• Experience with manufacturing process development utilizing error proofing to mitigate process risk.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing techniques including Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
• Possess the additional skills: business acumen, basic team facilitation, assignment flexibility, independent thinking and responsibility for execution.

Benefits:

• Complete insurance coverage with many starting on the first day of employment – medical, dental, vision, life.
• Family benefits (parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption, and surrogacy assistance); Employee Assistance Program (behavioral health, family counseling).
• 401K with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal/sick time.
• Dress for your day dress code.

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