Manufacturing Engineer

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, serving industries such as electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, and aerospace.

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for manufacturing processes and their improvement, resolution of complex manufacturing process issues, and providing leadership and guidance to technicians and/or hourly associates that may not report directly to the incumbent.

Responsibilities

• Influences key associates to promote participation and cooperation in process development/improvement initiatives.
• Ensures conformance with and application of policies and procedures.
• Designs, deploys, and validates new manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Responsible for smooth product production/constant production flow.
• Responsible for product qualification processes.
• Conducts product and process FMEA analysis.
• Creates, documents, and implements procedures for meltblown, converting, 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.
• Drives cost reduction and scrap reduction initiatives by identifying projects for manufacturability improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Strong team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 3+ years' experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD preferred).
• Ability to concurrently manage long-term capital projects while providing real-time technical support for process optimization and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of statistical tools: GR&Rs, SPC, DOE's, Ppk's.
• Availability on off-shifts and/or weekends during peak project points and/or process troubleshooting events.

Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt Training Certification preferred.
• Nonwovens industry experience preferred.

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 for 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.