Advanced Quality Engineer

What You Will Do

• Lead quality in new product development (NPD)
  • Partner with cross‑functional and multi‑site teams to define and execute quality deliverables across the product lifecycle
  • Drive APQP processes including PFMEAs, Control Plans, PPAP, MSA, and process capability
• Ensure successful product launches
  • Collaborate with site quality teams to transition products into production
  • Continuously improve launch quality performance and reduce risk
• Drive data‑driven quality improvements
  • Analyze performance metrics and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities
  • Lead cross‑functional efforts to resolve top customer issues and reduce non‑conformances
• Strengthen quality systems and standards
  • Develop, review, and improve quality acceptance standards (QAS)
  • Align Badger Meter practices with industry standards (ISO, AS, etc.)
• Improve processes and product performance
  • Identify opportunities to enhance product design, manufacturing processes, and inspection methods
  • Develop robust test and inspection methodologies to ensure consistent quality
• Lead problem solving and corrective actions
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions using structured methodologies (8D, A3, etc.)
  • Ensure timely disposition and follow‑through on non‑conformances
• Enable teams through training and mentorship
  • Lead training in APQP, problem solving, statistical analysis, and quality tools
  • Mentor site quality teams to build capability and consistency across locations
• Collaborate across the organization
  • Partner with Supplier Quality, Reliability, and Quality Systems teams
  • Build strong relationships to drive alignment and execution across functions

• Experience & Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in quality engineering, NPD, or customer quality
• Quality & Technical Expertise
  • Strong working knowledge of APQP, process validation, and statistical methods
  • Experience leading PFMEAs, Control Plans, PPAP, MSA, and capability studies
  • Familiarity with quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 17025, AS9100)
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (required);
    Black Belt preferred
  • Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis experience (8D, A3, etc.)
• Leadership & Influence
  • Ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and drive alignment across multiple sites
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence without authority
• Additional Skills (Preferred)
  • PMP or formal project management experience
  • Multilingual (Spanish and/or French)
  • Experience working in global or multi‑site environments

• Highly collaborative role across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and customer‑facing teams
• Global exposure supporting both U.S. and international operations
• Travel: up to 10%
• Environment: combination of office and manufacturing settings

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus
• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Retirement savings: 25¢ per dollar contributed to the plan, up to 7% of eligible compensation; company also provides 5% contribution to Defined Contribution account annually; access to a certified financial planner at no cost
• Employer‑paid benefits including EAP, Basic Group Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and more
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
• Voluntary benefits: additional Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

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