Badger Meter

Senior Engineer- Manufacturing

Badger Meter$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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.

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing strategy and execution for new product development programs.
  • Drive transformational process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and operational performance.
  • Champion automation and advanced manufacturing technologies in collaboration with suppliers.
  • Influence product and process decisions through DFM and automated assembly initiatives.
  • Lead cross-functional engineering projects, balancing scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Solve complex manufacturing challenges using data-driven root cause analysis.
  • Identify and deliver cost savings, capacity improvements, and operational efficiencies using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Annual Bonus
  • Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  • 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
  • Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Full Job Description

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 including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

About Badger Meter

Badger Meter is a leading innovator, manufacturer and marketer of flow measurement and control products, serving water utilities, municipalities and commercial and industrial customers worldwide. Measuring water, oil, chemicals and other fluids, Badger Meter products are known for accuracy, long-lasting durability and for providing valuable and timely measurement data. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Learn more about Badger Meter
Size
1,837 employees
Market Cap
$3.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$49.3 million
Founded
1905
5 Year Trend
+5.1%
Revenue
$425.5 million
NASDAQ

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