Senior Mechanical Engineer- Product Development

Senior Mechanical Engineer – New Product Development

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the development of new products and enhancements to existing offerings within our engineering organization. This role is responsible for leading technical design efforts, ensuring product quality and reliability, and collaborating across multiple functions to successfully bring products to market.

• Lead the design and development of new products, as well as improvements to existing products, ensuring alignment with technical, market, and customer requirements.
• Maintain responsibility for the technical integrity of designs, including performance, quality, reliability, and verification.
• Apply sound engineering principles to troubleshoot complex system issues and improve product designs.
• Develop, execute, and document verification test plans to confirm products meet design, regulatory, and customer specifications.
• Prepare or oversee the development of test specifications used by quality and manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate testing activities with internal and external laboratories, including certification bodies such as UL, CE, NSF, FM, and Intrinsic Safety.
• Utilize 3D modeling and FEA tools to evaluate and refine designs.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes that support product performance and durability in demanding environments.
• Ensure designs meet Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks through structured design and analysis approaches.
• Lead technical execution of cross‑functional projects, ensuring milestones are achieved within established timelines and budgets.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering staff as needed.
• Contribute to the evaluation and recommendation of new technologies and product concepts.
• Work closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production to ensure products meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering to evaluate product costs and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Support Sales and Customer Service teams by providing technical expertise, including field troubleshooting and analysis of product returns.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required;
  Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in product development.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling and FEA tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects to successful completion.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work across functions and organizational levels.
• Preferred:
  Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or CFD.
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies (Green Belt or higher).
• Experience integrating electronic components into mechanical systems.

• Competitive pay and annual bonus eligibility.
• Annual pay increases.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 15 days paid time off + 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings with company contributions (25¢per $1 contributed, up to 7% of eligible compensation, plus an additional 5% company contribution).
• Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.
• Employer‑paid benefits:
  Employee Assistance Program, Basic Group Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.
• Voluntary benefits:
  Additional Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable state or local disability laws, providing reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants.

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