Quality Supervisor- Manufacturing

Badger Meter Inc; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Badger Meter Inc in Racine, Wisconsin is seeking a Quality Supervisor to oversee and enhance site-level quality operations. You will play a crucial role leading a team to ensure our products meet the highest standards. This position involves executing the Quality Management System, championing safety, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in quality roles, with strong knowledge of APQP and Quality Management Systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering roles.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience supporting new product introduction or process changes in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of our Quality Management System at the site level.
• Guide a team ensuring Quality Management System requirements are met.
• Support new product launches and oversee quality inspection processes.

Skills

APQP

Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 17025)

Root cause analysis

Lean methodologies

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, 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, and 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

As a global leader in flow measurement and control technologies, we combine innovation, sustainability, and a strong culture of continuous improvement to make a meaningful impact. We’re looking for a hands‑on Quality Supervisor to lead and elevate our site‑level quality operations. This is a key leadership role where you’ll guide a talented team, influence cross‑functional performance, and help ensure our products meet the highest standards customers rely on every day.

What You’ll Do

As the Quality Supervisor, you will lead the execution of our Quality Management System at the site level while supporting daily production, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians, ensuring strong execution of inspection, testing, and quality engineering activities.
• Champion a safe work environment and actively support site safety initiatives.
• Ensure consistent execution of Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Support new product launches and product changes through APQP activities, including PFMEA, control plans, and launch readiness.
• Oversee nonconformance and CAPA processes, ensuring effective root cause analysis, corrective actions, and sustainable solutions.
• Drive Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities to ensure readiness and compliance prior to product release.
• Lead cross‑functional efforts to resolve quality issues impacting Safety, Delivery, and Customer satisfaction.
• Ensure effective execution of incoming, in‑process, and final inspections.
• Support calibration and measurement systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving tools (8D, A3, etc.) to improve performance.
• Monitor quality metrics (SQDCE), identify trends, and drive improvements aligned to business goals.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to build capability, engagement, and consistency.
• Participate in internal audits and support compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 17025 standards.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to support process improvements, production changes, and equipment qualifications.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering roles.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience supporting new product introduction or process changes in manufacturing environments.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of APQP and core quality tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC).
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 17025).
• Experience with root cause analysis, nonconformance management, and CAPA.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or World‑Class Manufacturing (certification a plus).
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights.
• Effective communicator and coach with strong leadership presence.
• Ability to balance hands‑on problem‑solving with team leadership responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.

Make an Impact

In this role, you’ll do more than manage quality – you’ll help shape a culture of excellence, drive meaningful improvements, and contribute to products that support critical infrastructure around the world.

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter

• Competitive Pay.
• Annual Bonus Eligible for Annual Pay.
• Increments in Pay.
• 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.

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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About Badger Meter

With more than a century of water technology innovation, Badger Meter is a global provider of industry‑leading water solutions encompassing flow measurement, quality, and other system parameters. These offerings provide our customers with the data and analytics essential to optimize their operations and contribute to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s most precious resource.