Description

The Sustaining Manufacturing Engineer II position at the Racine facility focuses on maintaining and advancing the accuracy of Badger’s water meter technology. The role leverages test systems, statistical analysis, and metrology expertise to support production, drive improvements, and enable high‑quality manufacturing. The engineer also serves as the accuracy testing subject‑matter expert for new product development and acts as a critical link between design intent and real‑world performance on the manufacturing floor.

Key responsibilities include troubleshooting production issues, performing timely repairs, and operating accuracy test stands. The engineer designs and conducts product and design verification tests, leads large VA/VE or cost‑improvement projects using lean tools, and initiates engineering change requests and capital asset proposals. Application of statistical process controls, development of financial justifications, research of safe and cost‑effective equipment, and creation of Level III procedures ensure product integrity. The role requires 50 % of the time on the manufacturing floor and 50 % at a desk, with occasional weekend support and up to 10 % travel, including visits to the Mexico site.

• Troubleshoot production issues and perform timely repairs on the manufacturing floor.
• Operate and maintain accuracy test stands; design and execute verification tests.
• Lead VA/VE or cost‑improvement projects using lean manufacturing tools.
• Initiate and manage engineering change requests and capital equipment proposals.
• Apply statistical process control, DOE, and Gage R&R using Minitab and Excel.
• Develop Level III work instructions and comprehensive process documentation.
• Support new product development as the accuracy testing subject‑matter expert.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial, electrical, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Required skills include applying engineering statistics with tools such as Minitab and Excel for SPC, design of experiments, and Gage R&R, and the ability to operate in a manufacturing environment. Preferred qualifications include Lean Six Sigma expertise, metrology experience, background with automated manufacturing controls and computer systems, SQL or basic programming knowledge, and Spanish language proficiency.

• Travel up to 10 % domestically and internationally, including visits to Mexico site.
• Required: 3+ years related experience, bachelor's in engineering, proficiency with statistical software.
• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma, metrology, automated controls, SQL/programming, Spanish language.

Benefits

Badger Meter is a global water technology company with a 120‑year history and a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. The company fosters an inclusive culture that celebrates differences, empowers voices, and encourages fresh ideas. Employees enjoy purpose‑driven work that impacts communities, career growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Badger Meter offers a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, an annual bonus, and eligibility for pay increases. Benefits cover comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, 15 days of paid time off plus 11 paid holidays, and a robust retirement plan with a 25 % match up to 7 % of compensation plus an additional 5 % company contribution. Additional perks include tuition reimbursement up to $5,250, an employee assistance program, life insurance, short‑term disability, and access to a certified financial planner at no cost.

• Competitive salary with annual bonus and eligibility for pay increases.
• Health, vision, dental coverage; 15 PTO days + 11 holidays.
• Retirement plan with 25 % match up to 7 % of compensation plus additional 5 % company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250, employee assistance program, life insurance, short‑term disability.
• Access to a certified financial planner at no cost.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance