Senior Engineer- Manufacturing

Badger Meter•Racine, WI

20d

About The Position

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company with a mission to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, their solutions have helped customers optimize water delivery and use, maximize revenue, and reduce waste. They are committed to building a workplace that celebrates differences, empowers voices, and encourages innovation. Employees at Badger Meter contribute to purpose-driven work that makes a difference in communities globally, with opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred.
Experience leading process improvement, automation, or new product introduction initiatives.
Strong analytical skills, including experience using data and databases to drive decision-making.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing strategy and execution for new product development programs, ensuring products are designed for efficient, scalable production.
Drive transformational process improvements that increase productivity, quality, capacity, and operational performance.
Champion automation and advanced manufacturing technologies, partnering with equipment suppliers and system integrators to implement innovative solutions.
Influence product and process decisions through Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Automated Assembly initiatives.
Lead cross-functional engineering projects from concept through production launch, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and business objectives.
Solve complex manufacturing challenges through data-driven root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
Identify and deliver cost savings, capacity improvements, and operational efficiencies using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Develop compelling business cases and capital investment proposals that support long-term growth and manufacturing capability.
Serve as a trusted technical leader, mentoring engineers and helping elevate manufacturing engineering best practices across the organization.
Partner with leadership to support strategic planning, technology roadmaps, and future-state manufacturing initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Company match of 25 cents for every dollar contributed, up to 7% of eligible compensation.
Company contribution of 5% of eligible compensation to a Defined Contribution account annually.
Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability.
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options