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Badger Meter · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineer I (Entry Level)

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company dedicated to preserving and protecting the world's water resources. They are seeking an early-career Sustaining Manufacturing Engineer I to support manufacturing operations, troubleshoot production issues, and assist in new product development while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWater

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues and making necessary repairs in a timely manner

Assist with current product support issues, troubleshooting customer and production issues, and validation

Support the New Product Development process when the transfer of released products is turned over to production for full release

Initiate and implement engineering change requests

Design and perform product and design verification tests

Create Level III (specific work task) procedures and supporting process documents and work instructions for the production floor that support high-quality processes and capable equipment

Contribute to all ISO audits conducted on the production floor to assure all certifications are obtained as required

Research safe, reliable, and cost-effective equipment and processes that assure products are produced at established safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives; offer suggestions for process improvements

Learn and apply project management basics to manufacturing-based projects to ensure projects meet cost and timing objectives

Learn and apply established Lean Six Sigma tools that are used across the organization

Become familiar with and apply Badger Meter safety policies to all projects and equipment

Must be willing to work 50% of the time on the Manufacturing Floor, and 50% of the time at the desk

Support production floor on weekends in areas of expertise if needed

Willingness to travel up to 5% of the year. (typically, 1-2 trips to Badger Meter’s Mexico Manufacturing site)

Ability to effectively use appropriate quality techniques to assure the highest possible product quality

Research, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing, assembly, test, and pack technologies that place Badger Meter Inc. in a position of technological leadership to enhance the quality, reliability, and value of products and services to the customer while improving the cost position of the company

Create written procedures that support high-quality processes and capable equipment

Maintain current testing and assembly processes and implement new testing and assembly processes to meet standards

Basic computer skills and upgrades

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringStatistical ToolsLean Six SigmaSQLComputer SkillsDesign AnalysisProblem-Solving

Required

No previous experience required

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Ability to operate on a manufacturing floor as applicable

Preferred

Experience with statistical tools to aid in data-driven decision-making is highly preferred

Familiarity with PFMEA, DFMA preferred

Basic understanding of SQL or related database language preferred

Understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles (green belt level) preferred. (certification not required)

Basic to intermediate computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project. (Preferred)

Strong problem-solving skills (Preferred)

Ability to analyze a design from an assembly and manufacturability perspective (Preferred)

Benefits

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