Manufacturing Engineer

Brady is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering team who are building the next generation of barcode readers allowing our clients to offer superior performance to their customers.

• Conduct inspection of first article samples, including injection molded plastics for production approval.
• Submit and review Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards.
• Liaise with contract manufacturers and manufacturing engineering team regarding implementation of changes or enhancements.
• Evaluate manufacturing cycle times to optimize efficiency and reduce production costs.
• Support product testing activities, including drop tests, thermal cycling, humidity exposure, and durability cycling, for new product introductions and existing products.
• Manage and maintain the manufacturing label database, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for production needs.
• Develop and specify requirements for manufacturing processes related to firmware and software to support operational effectiveness.
• Perform testing on first article customized product samples and prepare / document them for customer evaluation and approval.
• Create and update mechanical models, drawings, and misc. documentation as assigned for Engineering Change Management (ECM).
• Provide support for design and maintenance of fixtures and jigs for engineering, manufacturing, and quality needs.
• Support vendors and manufacturing to resolve issues.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.