Advanced Quality Engineer

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company working to protect the world's most precious resource.

As an Advanced Quality Engineer, you will shape quality excellence throughout our new product development lifecycle, ensuring products meet the highest standards before reaching customers.

• Lead quality in new product development (NPD) and partner with cross‑functional teams.
• 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 and transition products into production.
• Continuously improve launch quality performance, reduce risk, and analyze performance metrics.
• 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.) and enhance product design, manufacturing processes, and inspection methods.
• Develop robust test and inspection methodologies to ensure consistent quality.
• Lead problem solving, 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in quality engineering, NPD, or customer quality.
• Strong 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).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (required);
  Black Belt preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis experience (8D, A3, etc.).
• Leadership and influence ability to drive alignment across multiple sites.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• Additional skills: PMP or formal project management experience; multilingual (Spanish and/or French); experience 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 plans with company contributions up to 7% of eligible compensation.
• Employer‑Paid benefits: EAP, Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, etc.
• Tutorial Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Badger Meter considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state or local laws.

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