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:
 

Quality Engineer II

Make an impact where quality meets innovation.
We’re looking for a Quality Engineer II to play a key role in supporting and improving our products throughout their lifecycle. In this role, you’ll partner cross-functionally to solve complex problems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on problem solving, data-driven decision making, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 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

Nice to Have

• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt
• Electrical/electronic background or exposure
• Experience with QC-Calc or SQL
• Spanish language skills

Working Environment

• Role includes time on the manufacturing floor
• Audiogram testing may be required depending on department

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

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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