Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Scope of Position

Responsible for designing and implementing manufacturing processes as part of New Product Development (NPD) projects used to create Bradley products that delight our customers. May direct work of others on projects and supervise manufacturing support workers and services as required. This role will be primarily based in the Menomonee Falls, WI plant, but may support NPD projects in Germantown, WI plant as well.

• Lead cross‑functional teams to develop and implement complex process improvement initiatives that involve multiple departments or sites.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for manufacturing process improvements, capital investments, and overall site operations related to New Product Development projects.
• Drive implementation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, tools, and techniques to achieve process improvements and operational excellence.
• Mentor and train junior engineers on new processes and systems to ensure successful implementation and ongoing improvement.
• Manage large‑scale capital projects, including budgeting, procurement, installation, and start‑up.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and other external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Champion safety initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop plant layouts to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including management, design, production, quality, and maintenance, to ensure that new or upgraded manufacturing processes are aligned with overall business objectives and customer needs.
• Ensure that all manufacturing processes are documented, controlled, and executed in compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Follow Lean and Project Management best practices to manage manufacturing deliverables and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Familiarity with Process FMEAs, product cost estimates, gate reviews, manufacturing plans, and other standard manufacturing deliverables.
• Excellent written communication skills; must write clearly, informatively, and logically.
• Must be self‑motivated and work independently with minimal direction from management.
• Highly driven towards continuous improvement, change management, and open to new and creative solutions.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Works well in group problem‑solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands.
• Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Company management.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years relevant and progressive manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with standard New Product Development processes and associated manufacturing deliverables.
• Experience using office software products used in spreadsheets, documents, and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to think deeply and critically of processes.
• Demonstrated understanding and implementation of Lean fundamentals.
• Demonstrated capital or large equipment implementation project work.
• Demonstrated experience with new product development workflow and stage gates.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre‑employment testing as a condition of employment.

• Demonstrated Six Sigma problem solving project work.
• Familiarity with CAD software.

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability…