Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement

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:
 

About the Role
The Senior Engineer for Continuous Improvement plays a critical role in advancing Badger Meter’s operational excellence strategy. Partnering closely with the Site Leader, this position is responsible for developing, leading, and monitoring initiatives that simplify processes, eliminate waste, and improve productivity across the value stream. Acting as the subject matter expert for Lean methodologies, this role ensures alignment with business objectives and fosters a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with site leadership to design and execute a roadmap that transitions the plant from its current state to a world-class customer destination.
• Performance Management: Track progress against the roadmap, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Lean Expertise: Serve as the primary resource for Lean tools and techniques, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM/BPVSM), A3, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Training & Facilitation: Develop standard templates, training programs, and facilitate Kaizen events to embed continuous improvement practices across all levels of the organization.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize various tools to analyze data and drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Culture, and Environment (SQDCCE).
• Employee Engagement: Administer the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP), leveraging employee ideas to enhance operational performance and recognition.
• Visual Management: Implement systems that transform the plant into a visual factory, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Project Leadership: Lead Six Sigma Black Belt projects and executive-sponsored initiatives to deliver measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in Quality Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, or Advanced Manufacturing.
• Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt strongly preferred; Black Belt preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; intermediate proficiency in Minitab; familiarity with SQL.
• Lean Knowledge: Strong understanding of Lean principles and structured problem-solving tools (8-D, A3, Ishikawa Diagram).
• Core Competencies: Collaboration, communication, proactive initiative, and high work standards.

Why Join Badger Meter?

• Opportunity to drive meaningful change and influence organizational success.
• Work in a collaborative environment committed to innovation and operational excellence.
• Access to professional development and growth opportunities within a global organization.

Ready to lead our continuous improvement journey? Apply today and help us shape the future of manufacturing excellence.

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.  

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