Quality Engineer II: Drive Reliability & Continuous Improvement

Badger Meter Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus eligibility

Annual Pay Increases

Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with 25% match

Access to certified financial planner

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Basic Group Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Badger Meter Inc., located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Quality Engineer II to drive product quality and reliability. This role involves supporting Engineering Change Requests and collaborating across teams to enhance product performance.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting. The position offers comprehensive health coverage and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality or engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including tolerance analysis and design review.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience applying problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC, Fishbone, 5‑Why).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Minitab for statistical analysis.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide sustaining engineering and product support to ensure ongoing product performance and reliability.
• Plan and execute product and design verification testing; support development of test plans and production implementation activities.
• Troubleshoot product and process issues using root cause analysis and engineering fundamentals.
• Initiate and support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct audits of products, processes, and systems; drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyze data to identify trends, track issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), including DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and capability studies.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures in alignment with quality system requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing to ensure effective quality methods, training, and compliance.
• Support customer issue resolution, validation testing, and field troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Participate on cross-functional project teams and apply project management fundamentals.
• Build strong knowledge of our products and manufacturing processes.

Job description

Badger Meter Inc., located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Quality Engineer II to drive product quality and reliability. This role involves supporting Engineering Change Requests and collaborating across teams to enhance product performance.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting. The position offers comprehensive health coverage and competitive pay.