Senior Engineer- Manufacturing

Badger Meter; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Health, Vision, Dental Coverage

15 days PTO + 11 holidays

401(k) with company match up to 7% + 5

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA & FSA options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Badger Meter in Racine, WI, seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to shape the future of manufacturing. You will lead automation, drive continuous improvement, and mentor engineers to deliver high-impact process improvements across new product programs.

You will champion data-driven decisions, partner with suppliers, and influence DFM/ DFA to ensure products are designed for scalable production. This role offers growth in a global water-technology leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is required; Black Belt preferred.
• Experience leading process improvement, automation, or new product introduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing strategy and execution for new product programs.
• Drive process improvements to boost productivity, quality, capacity.
• Champion automation and advanced manufacturing tech with suppliers.
• Influence DFM and DFA initiatives in product decisions.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept to production.
• Solve complex manufacturing challenges with root-cause analysis.
• Deliver cost savings and efficiency through Lean and Six Sigma.
• Develop business cases and capital proposals for growth.
• Mentor engineers and elevate manufacturing best practices.
• Collaborate with leadership on tech roadmaps and future-state plans.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Automation

Process improvement

Leadership

Data analysis

NPI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

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

Lead the future of manufacturing.

We're looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on driving change, implementing innovative manufacturing solutions, and leading high-impact process improvements. If you're passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and influencing how world‑class products are brought to market, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

This is more than a technical role—it's an opportunity to be a change agent. You'll mentor engineers, challenge the status quo, lead high‑impact initiatives, and help define the future of manufacturing within a growing, innovation‑focused organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead manufacturing strategy and execution for new product development programs, ensuring products are designed for efficient, scalable production.
• Drive transformational process improvements that increase productivity, quality, capacity, and operational performance.
• Champion automation and advanced manufacturing technologies, partnering with equipment suppliers and system integrators to implement innovative solutions.
• Influence product and process decisions through Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Automated Assembly initiatives.
• Lead cross‑functional engineering projects from concept through production launch, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and business objectives.
• Solve complex manufacturing challenges through data‑driven root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, capacity improvements, and operational efficiencies using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop compelling business cases and capital investment proposals that support long‑term growth and manufacturing capability.
• Serve as a trusted technical leader, mentoring engineers and helping elevate manufacturing engineering best practices across the organization.
• Partner with leadership to support strategic planning, technology roadmaps, and future‑state manufacturing initiatives.

What Makes You Successful

• A proven leader who enjoys influencing teams, driving change, and delivering results.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and finding better ways to solve complex problems.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading initiatives with broad organizational impact.
• Strong communicator who can engage stakeholders from the production floor to executive leadership.
• Experienced in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation, and process optimization.
• Committed to developing others and fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred.
• Experience leading process improvement, automation, or new product introduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience using data and databases to drive decision‑making.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact. You'll help shape manufacturing strategy, influence product development decisions, and lead initiatives that directly improve how products are designed, built, and delivered. If you're energized by leadership, continuous improvement, and creating meaningful change, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.

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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 included: 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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