Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!
Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.
We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world's most precious resource.
What You Will Contribute:
The Engineer II, Advanced Manufacturing will be responsible for furthering the new product development goals by implementing new product and process technology into the manufacturing plants. They will serve as the lead manufacturing representation on New Product Development (NPD) projects. They'll work collaboratively with the NPD, Advanced Development (AD), and Sustaining teams to identify and implement new processes. This position will be mentored by a more senior level engineer, but will be responsible for owning projects, following established processes, completing deliverables on time, and communicating status and roadblocks with stakeholders.
Essential Duties:
Identify and implement advanced process projects, working with ops, design, and other functions, as appropriate
Identify and lead Design for Automated Assembly and Design for Manufacturability and Assembly efforts on proposed concepts
Apply scientific principles and practices to evaluate alternative processes
Work with external integrators to implement automation solutions
Contribute as manufacturing lead on New Product Development teams
Research and integrate safe, reliable, and cost-effective equipment and processes that assure products are produced at established safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Learn and apply basics of project management for manufacturing-based projects so that projects meet cost and timing objectives
Learn and apply established Lean Six Sigma tools that are used across the organization (SPC/Control Charts, DOE, FMEA, Gage R&R, MSA, hypothesis testing, etc.); identify when specific tools would be helpful and use them independently
Become familiar with the Badger Meter safety policies and apply this knowledge to all projects and equipment
Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the year to Mexico or vendor sites in the US (typically, 3-4 trips to Badger Meter's Mexico Manufacturing site).
Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Preferred) or Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Familiar with ESD Protection, Electronics Hygiene, PCB Test Systems
3+ years of related experience
Certification in or ability to obtain certification in Continuous Improvement required
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt preferred
Qualifications:
Familiar with robotic assemblies and control systems to implement automated processes where applicable required
Must be willing to work 30% of the time on the Manufacturing Floor or in the lab, and 70% of the time at the desk
Advanced understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodologies required
Strong presentation, collaboration, and documentation skills required
Understanding of Industry standard New Product Development process required
Ability to communicate in Spanish (a plus)
Competencies:
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: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment
Depending on the assigned department, must complete an audiogram test
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
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