Manufacturing Engineer II

badgermeter; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Comprehensive health, vision, dental

PTO 15 days + 11 holidays

Retirement plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Badger Meter is hiring an Engineer II, Manufacturing to advance new product development and sustain existing processes. You will lead manufacturing projects, ensure manufacturability, and guide troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement.

The role serves as the NPD manufacturing lead, owning projects, meeting timelines, and communicating blockers. You will work on process improvements, DFMA, automation, cost optimization, and capital justifications, with weekend work and travel as

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot production issues and validate solutions.
• Represent manufacturing on New Product Development (NPD) teams; ensure manufacturability and automated assembly readiness.
• Identify and implement manufacturing processes with cross-functional teams.
• Support DFMA and Design for Automated Assembly efforts.
• Collaborate with external integrators to implement automation and advanced equipment.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

SQL

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 Experienc:

• 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 : Addit