Manufacturing Engineer I (Entry Level)

Company: Badger Meter
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

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: Are you an early?career engineer ready to turn ideas into real?world impact? At Badger Meter, we’re looking for a motivated Manufacturing Engineer I who’s eager to learn, solve meaningful technical challenges, and play a hands?on role in advancing the reliability, quality, and performance of our products. In this position, you won’t just sit behind a desk—you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing operations, working directly with cross?functional teams to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and support new product launches. If you’re passionate about engineering, excited by problem?solving, and ready to contribute to projects that help deliver smart water solutions worldwide, this is your opportunity to join a company where your work truly matters. You’ll grow your skills, gain experience across multiple sites, and make a measurable impact from day one. The Manufacturing Engineer I is responsible for assisting with product support issues, customer troubleshooting, and validation testing in support of Badger's Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals and objectives. The Engineer I will assist with process and equipment improvement and apply engineering fundamentals to test scenarios, troubleshoot, and analyze tolerances on design. The incumbent must have the willingness and ability to learn, work effectively in a multi-discipline team, and demonstrate effective problem-solving initiative, and motivation. The Engineer I will play a key role in Badger Meter’s continuous improvement initiatives by acting as the manufacturing engineer for our registration product lines, registration-related new product developments, and various continuous improvement projects. Regular visits to our various manufacturing sites are required with domestic and international travel necessary one to two times per year. This will be an onsite role at our Milwaukee facility. What You’ll Do Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues and making necessary repairs in a timely manner. 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. 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, safety and timing objectives. Learn and apply established Lean Six Sigma tools that are used across the organization. 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 What You Bring Willingness to travel up to 5% of the year. (typically, 1-2 trips to Badger Meter’s Mexico Manufacturing site) Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field Experience with statistical tools to aid in data-driven decision-making is highly preferred. Support production floor on weekends in areas of expertise if needed Understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles Ability to operate on a manufacturing floor as applicable Basic to intermediate computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project. Preferred Qualifications: Strong Electrical aptitude Basic understanding of SQL or related database language Have an understanding of end-to-end product-based electronics development with a specific focus on PCB hardware design and integration Design knowledge and some experience in both analog and digital circuit design. Experience working with test instruments such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and environmental chambers for troubleshooting PCBs and electronic products. Background with automated manufacturing controls and computer systems Background with PLC’s, electronic test equipment, and calibration of electronic devices. LI-Onsite 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. Privacy Statement The Employee and Applicant Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, share, retain, and safeguard applicant information. Please see the privacy statement on our website here .

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