Quality Engineer I

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:

At Badger Meter, we're building smart water solutions that help communities manage one of the world's most important resources. As an Engineer I, you'll launch your engineering career in a hands-on, team-oriented environment where you'll learn how products are designed, tested, and manufactured at scale.

This role is designed for recent graduates who are eager to learn, solve problems, and grow their technical skills while working alongside experienced engineers.

What You'll Do

• Support product quality and manufacturing operations

  • Assist with troubleshooting product and process issues on the manufacturing floor
  • Help investigate customer and production challenges and support resolution efforts

• Learn and execute testing

  • Support product validation and design verification testing
  • Assist in developing test plans and documenting results

• Apply engineering fundamentals

  • Analyze designs, tolerances, and test results with guidance from senior engineers
  • Participate in problem-solving activities using structured approaches

• Contribute to continuous improvement

  • Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or production issues

• Support engineering and quality processes

  • Assist with engineering change requests and documentation updates
  • Help develop and maintain procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation

• Gain exposure across the business

  • Learn manufacturing processes, product lines, and internal systems
  • Participate in cross-functional project teams

• Build foundational skills

  • Develop knowledge of project management concepts and quality tools (FMEA, control plans, etc.)
  • Learn Badger Meter's safety standards and engineering practices

What You Bring

• Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or related field)

• Foundational Knowledge

  • Understanding of engineering fundamentals and problem-solving techniques
  • Exposure to blueprint reading; GD&T is a plus

• Technical Curiosity

  • Interest in working in a manufacturing environment
  • Willingness to learn tools such as Minitab, Excel, or basic data analysis systems

• Ways of Working

  • Strong initiative and eagerness to learn
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Clear communication skills (written and verbal)

• Nice to Have (Not Required)

  • Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or engineering
  • Exposure to statistical analysis, SQL, or quality tools
  • Spanish language skills

What to Expect

• Hands-on experience: Time spent both on the manufacturing floor and in an office setting
• Learning-focused environment: Mentorship from experienced engineers and structured skill development
• Collaborative culture: Work with cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, and operations

Why Start Your Career at Badger Meter?

• Build real-world experience in engineering, manufacturing, and product development
• Learn from experienced professionals who are invested in your growth
• Work on products that support sustainability and global water management
• Opportunity to grow into roles in quality, manufacturing, or product engineering

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

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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