Mold Tooling Engineer

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Badger Meter
Innovator in flow measurement, water quality and control products with smart metering solutions.
Design and manage injection molding tools and fixtures for plastic parts.
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Milwaukee, WI
Onsite
Company Size
2,210 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Water Utilities
Industrial
Automotive
Food & Beverage
Chemical
Pharmaceutical
Oil and Gas
Healthcare
Role
What you would be doing
tool design
fixture design
mold flow
mold monitoring
tooling improvements
supplier coordination
  • Implement tooling modifications and improvements.
  • Work with tooling suppliers on schedules and project implementation.
  • Review product designs and make recommendations on tooling projects to ensure manufacturability, efficiency, and cost-savings.
  • Monitor construction of injection molds.
  • Oversee all record retention for tooling. This will include required follow-up on action items resulting from preliminary mold designs through production startups. This encompasses both internally designed and built tooling along with all sub-contracted work.
  • Design of production fixtures, gages, and other related tooling
  • Design manufacturing tools, including: Injection molding tools for plastic injection molding (both single and multiple cavities) of highly engineered plastic parts and design fixtures and jigs
  • Oversee tooling projects from conception through production start-up.
  • Participate in tool design reviews.
  • Evaluate part design for manufacturability using Mold Flow Analysis to evaluate mold filling, mold cooling and warpage analysis, and in molded stress analysis. Work with mechanical engineering to optimize part design
What you bring
bachelors
journeyman
creo
audiogram
5+ years
tool design
  • Journeyman Mold maker and or Bachelor's degree in technical related field preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling software – preferably Creo desired
  • Depending on the assigned department, must complete an audiogram test
  • 5+ years tool and mold design experience in the injection molding field
Benefits
  • Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
  • 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
  • Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  • Annual Bonus
  • 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!
  • A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
  • Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
  • Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
$700M annually
Annual Revenue
Earning over $700 million annually through hardware, software, and analytics sales.
  • Born over a century ago in Milwaukee, the company pioneered reliable flow meters and water quality products.
  • Publicly traded (NYSE: BMI).
  • Its BlueEdge™ and BEACON™ systems modernize water networks with cellular connectivity, real‑time monitoring, and leak detection.
  • Typical projects range from smart metering rollouts for cities to HVAC and wastewater monitoring in commercial and industrial sites.
  • Specializes in sectors like municipal water, industrial, and commercial applications, backed by global manufacturing and support.
  • Has expanded through strategic acquisitions like SmartCover® to monitor sewer systems—extending its tech beyond customer water meters.
  • Known for innovative devices: battery‑free meters powered by water flow and endpoints that store months of data.
  • Its smart mobile apps (eg. EyeOnWater®) empower consumers to track usage, spot leaks, and manage bills independently.
Culture + Values
  • Act honestly, ethically and with integrity
  • Demonstrate passion for customer priorities
  • Leverage diverse perspectives, treating everyone with dignity
  • Drive for excellence by meeting commitments and continuously improving
  • Ensuring safety and caring for employees, communities and the environment
Environment + Sustainability
44% Reduction
Emissions Intensity Cumulative
since 2020 baseline, showing significant progress in reducing carbon footprint.
55% Cumulative Reduction
Emissions Intensity by 2024
achieved a milestone in lowering emissions compared to the 2020 baseline.
30% Reduction Goal
GHG Intensity by 2030
ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas intensity using 2024 as the baseline.
30% Water Intensity Reduction
Water Efficiency Improvement
successful implementation of measures to reduce water intensity across operations.
  • Estimated 5 billion gallons annual water savings enabled via customers using their cellular AMI leak detection
  • Ranked in top 10% of most sustainable U.S. companies by Barron’s for second consecutive year
  • New solar array at Milwaukee HQ (~700 MW) to cover ~15% of facility energy usage (completion early 2025)
Inclusion & Diversity
36% Executives
Diverse Leadership
36% of executive officers are diverse, including three women and one Southeast Asian.
40% Female Workforce
Global Gender Representation
40% of the global workforce consists of females, with 10% of these in management roles.
  • Minorities account for 32% of U.S. workforce.
  • Conduct annual external pay-equity analysis with no issues found.
  • Dedicated DEI team and annual third-party pay equity reviews in place.
  • Signatory to Equality Act supporting LGBTQ rights and committed to Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Diversity Pledge.
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