Engineer II, Manufacturing

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
• Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

At Badger Meter, we're committed to enabling smart water management solutions that support communities around the world. As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and continuous improvement of our water metering technology.

In this role, you'll combine hands-on engineering with data-driven problem solving—supporting production, improving test systems, and contributing to new product development as a subject matter expert in accuracy testing.

If you enjoy working on the manufacturing floor, solving complex technical challenges, and driving measurable improvements, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

• Support manufacturing operations

  • Troubleshoot production challenges and implement timely, effective solutions
  • Partner with production teams to resolve product and process issues

• Own and improve accuracy testing

  • Operate, troubleshoot, and enhance accuracy test stands
  • Design and execute product validation and verification testing

• Drive continuous improvement

  • Lead value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) and cost reduction initiatives
  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability

• Strengthen product quality and process control

  • Utilize statistical tools (SPC, DOE, Gage R&R) to inform decision-making
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and procedures

• Support engineering and capital projects

  • Initiate and implement engineering change requests
  • Develop business cases and support capital equipment investments

• Collaborate across teams

  • Serve as a key partner to R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams
  • Contribute to new product development as the accuracy testing expert

• Ensure operational excellence

  • Support ISO audits and compliance activities
  • Identify improvement opportunities and drive them through to implementation

• Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
  • 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

• Technical Skills

  • Experience with statistical analysis (SPC, DOE, Gage R&R) using tools like Minitab or Excel
  • Exposure to automation, controls, or manufacturing systems
  • Familiarity with data systems (e.g., SQL or basic programming) is a plus

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to identify problems, analyze root cause, and implement solutions

• Additional Strengths (Preferred)

  • Metrology experience
  • Experience with automated test or manufacturing systems
  • Spanish language skills

• Hands-on environment: ~75% of your time on the manufacturing floor
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, and operations

• Work on products that support sustainable water management worldwide
• Be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
• Gain exposure to both manufacturing operations and new product development
• Opportunity to lead meaningful projects…