Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Brady Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is a key member of the Manufacturing
Engineering team, responsible for leading operational readiness activities
throughout the product development lifecycle. This role plays a critical part in
shaping product designs to ensure manufacturability, cost-effectiveness,
quality, and efficient assembly—while meeting all technical and functional
requirements.

This position will collaborate with cross-functional teams from early concept
planning through to production launch. While the primary focus is on introducing
new products into manufacturing, this position may also support ongoing
improvements and sustaining engineering efforts. The role involves developing
robust, lean production processes and coordinating with site manufacturing
engineers to establish efficient and scalable manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead manufacturing engineer on product introduction projects from initial planning to launch
• Actively participate as a core member of cross-functional development teams
• Facilitate communication between R&D and manufacturing sites to ensure alignment on production requirements
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites to define operational needs including capacity, floor space, equipment, and capital investments
• Design and implement lean manufacturing processes using tools such as single-piece flow, standard work, kanban, and playbooks
• Develop advanced production methods that ensure consistent process capability, repeatability, and reproducibility
• Lead and conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs) to proactively address potential process risks
• Establish robust process controls and integrate poka-yoke (mistake-proofing) strategies to improve quality and efficiency
• Manage broad-scope engineering assignments independently, using sound judgment and effective project planning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees