Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement at Badger Meter

Racine, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Water Technology, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required
  • Minimum 5 years in Quality Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, or Advanced Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma Green Belt strongly preferred; Black Belt preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Intermediate proficiency in Minitab
  • Familiarity with SQL
  • 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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lean Methodologies
Continuous Improvement
Process Optimization
Waste Elimination
Productivity Improvement
Strategic Planning
Performance Management
Operational Excellence

Badger Meter

Flow measurement and control technologies provider

About Badger Meter

Badger Meter provides flow measurement and control technologies for various industries, including water utilities, oil and gas, chemicals, and HVAC. The company specializes in electromagnetic and ultrasonic flow meters that accurately measure the flow of liquids and gases. These products are crucial for applications like water distribution, wastewater treatment, and industrial process monitoring. Badger Meter operates globally, serving clients in over 100 countries, and generates revenue through the sale of flow measurement devices, software solutions, and service agreements. The company's goal is to help clients optimize their operations and reduce costs through reliable measurement and control technologies.

Milwaukee, WisconsinHeadquarters
1905Year Founded
$14MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Healthcare, disability and life insurance,
PTO
Leave programs
Retirement savings plans
Flexible, remote work and part-time arrangements,

Risks

Rising competition from emerging smart water technology companies threatens market share.
Increased raw material costs may negatively impact Badger Meter's profit margins.
Potential regulatory changes could necessitate costly updates to existing products.

Differentiation

Badger Meter offers advanced electromagnetic and ultrasonic flow meters for high accuracy.
Their products serve diverse industries, including water utilities and industrial processes.
Badger Meter provides integrated software solutions for resource optimization and cost reduction.

Upsides

Growing demand for smart water management boosts Badger Meter's market potential.
IoT adoption in industries enhances the need for advanced flow measurement technologies.
Infrastructure investments in emerging markets increase demand for Badger Meter's products.

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