Manufacturing Engineer II

Badger Meter; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

15 days PTO + 11 holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA & FSA options

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Badger Meter is seeking an Engineer II, Manufacturing to drive new product development and sustain existing manufacturing processes on the production floor. You will lead NPD efforts, ensure manufacturability, and mentor teams while coordinating with design, operations, and quality.

This role requires hands-on problem solving and cross‑functional collaboration. The position focuses on cost efficiency, process improvements, and robust documentation, with potential weekend support and travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred and knowledge of SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot production issues and validate solutions on the manufacturing floor.
• Lead NPD teams as manufacturing representative and ensure manufacturability.
• Identify and implement manufacturing processes with cross‑functional teams.
• Support DFMA and DFA efforts for assembly and automation initiatives.
• Develop financial analyses and capital justifications for new products.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

SQL databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

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.

What You Will Contribute

The Engineer II, Manufacturing is responsible for advancing new product development while sustaining and improving existing manufacturing processes. This role integrates new product and process technologies into production, ensures manufacturability, and supports ongoing operations through troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement. The engineer serves as the manufacturing lead on New Product Development (NPD) teams and acts as the subject matter expert for assessing process capability. While supported by senior engineering mentorship, the Engineer II independently owns projects, follows established processes, meets deliverable timelines, and communicates status and roadblocks to stakeholders.

Job Duties

• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues, performing timely repairs, and validating solutions.
• Serve as the manufacturing representative on NPD teams, ensuring manufacturability, automated assembly readiness, and alignment with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Identify and implement manufacturing processes, working with operations, design, and cross‑functional teams.
• Support Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Automated Assembly efforts.
• Work with external integrators to implement automation and advanced equipment solutions.
• Apply project management tools to ensure manufacturing projects meet cost and timing objectives.
• Lead cost‑improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ensure product integrity through statistical process control, sound engineering principles, and high‑quality documentation.
• Develop financial analyses and capital justifications for new products, processes, and equipment.
• Support production on weekends when needed in areas of expertise.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Has knowledge of SQL databases or related database language.

Competencies

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions

• Work approximately 50% on the manufacturing floor or in the lab and the remainder at a desk.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally
• Weekend work may be required
• Complete audiogram testing as required by department.

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter

• 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: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
• 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

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. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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