Manufacturing Engineer I

About the role

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 customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue, and reduce waste. As an Engineer I, Manufacturing, you will assist in new product development while sustaining and improving existing manufacturing processes. This role involves integrating new product and process technologies into production, ensuring manufacturability, and supporting ongoing operations through troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement. While supported by senior engineering mentorship, you must demonstrate a willingness to learn, work effectively in a multi-discipline team, and show initiative in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues and making necessary repairs in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, working with senior engineers for guidance, selections, and implementation.
• Learn and apply project management tools to ensure manufacturing projects meet cost and timing objectives.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to project work.
• Develop high-quality documentation.
• Learn financial analysis techniques for capital justifications for new products, processes, and equipment.
• Support production on weekends when needed in areas of expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Internship experience in Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering role is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles (green belt level preferred; certification not required).
• Basic understanding of SQL or related database language.

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 the department.

Skills

• 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: Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with eligibility for annual pay increases and bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 15 days of paid time off plus 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.
  • The company also contributes 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account annually.
• Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.
• Employer-paid benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP), basic group life insurance, short-term disability, and more.
• Educational assistance with tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.