Senior Plastics Manufacturing Engineer

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do YouAt 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, inclusiveculture 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:We’re seeking a Senior Plastics Manufacturing Engineer to serve as a technical leader in developing, validating, and optimizing manufacturing processes. This role plays a key role in leading and advancing structured engineering systems, improving process performance, and ensuring consistent, scalable results across operations.You’ll lead complex process development initiatives, drive high-impact projects, and help define best practices in process validation, control, and continuous improvement—while mentoring engineers and supporting production performance.This role operates within a structured engineering system focused on formal process validation, defined control limits, and data-driven execution to deliver consistent, repeatable performance. It is heavily focused on injection molding and requires the ability to develop, validate, and stabilize processes in a dynamic production environment.What You’ll DoEngineering Systems & Process StandardizationDefine, implement, and continuously improve structured engineering systems for process development, validation, and controlEstablish standard methodologies for process window development, documentation, and data-driven decision makingEnsure consistent application of engineering practices across programs and teamsProcess Development & ValidationLead complex process development, mold validation, and troubleshooting activitiesDevelop robust, data-driven process windows that ensure repeatability and stabilityAlign validation outcomes with production-ready process definitionsLead structured validation activities to define process windows and ensure processes are capable across expected operating rangesApply scientific molding principles to establish and validate process windowsProcess Stability & Problem SolvingProvide technical leadership in resolving complex molding issues, including process instability, variation, and production disruptionsApply structured, data-driven root cause analysis to improve quality, yield, and efficiencyEnsure processes operate within validated process windows and defined control limits to maintain stability, repeatability, and consistency across production.Work within defined process control frameworks rather than relying on trial-and-error adjustments, using structured methods to diagnose and correct process variationProject Leadership & Continuous ImprovementLead cross-functional engineering projects (e.g., scrap reduction, cycle time improvements, capability expansion)Support capital equipment decisions, tooling strategy, and manufacturing investmentsDrive continuous improvement efforts and ensure solutions are sustained and standardizedProvide technical input during quoting and new program planning to define process capability, approach, and riskMentorship & Cross-Functional CollaborationMentor and develop engineers, reinforcing strong engineering discipline and executionPartner with Production, Tooling, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure process capability and alignmentProvide hands-on technical support during critical launches, trials, and production disruptions, stepping in to stabilize processes and restore performance when neededWhat You Bring7+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experienceStrong expertise in process development, validation, and troubleshootingProven ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teamsAnalytical, data-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvementExperience mentoring or developing technical talentPreferred: Experience in plastics or injection molding is strongly preferred. However, candidates with related manufacturing backgrounds—such as machining, castings, or other complex process environments—are strongly encouraged to apply.#SP123Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:Competitive PayAnnual 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 coverageHealth Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) optionsAn 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 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 StatementThe 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. SummaryLocation: Milwaukee, WIType: Full time