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BADGER METER INC Engineer II Advanced Manufacturing in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Why Badger Meter? Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world\'s most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world! What You Will Contribute: The Engineer II, Advanced Manufacturing will be responsible for furthering the new product development goals by implementing new product and process technology into the manufacturing plants. They will serve as the lead manufacturing representation on New Product Development (NPD) projects. They\'ll work collaboratively with the NPD, Advanced Development (AD), and Sustaining teams to identify and implement new processes. This position will be mentored by a more senior level engineer, but will be responsible for owning projects, following established processes, completing deliverables on time, and communicating status and roadblocks with stakeholders. Essential Duties: * Identify and implement advanced process projects, working with ops, design, and other functions, as appropriate * Identify and lead Design for Automated Assembly and Design for Manufacturability and Assembly efforts on proposed concepts * Apply scientific principles and practices to evaluate alternative processes * Work with external integrators to implement automation solutions * Contribute as manufacturing lead on New Product Development teams * Research and integrate safe, reliable, and cost-effective equipment and processes that assure products are produced at established safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives * Learn and apply basics of project management for manufacturing-based projects so that projects meet cost and timing objectives * Learn and apply established Lean Six Sigma tools that are used across the organization (SPC/Control Charts, DOE, FMEA, Gage R&R, MSA, hypothesis testing, etc.); identify when specific tools would be helpful and use them independently * Become familiar with the Badger Meter safety policies and apply this knowledge to all projects and equipment * Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the year to Mexico or vendor sites in the US (typically, 3-4 trips to Badger Meter\'s Mexico Manufacturing site). Education and Experience : * Bachelor\'s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field * 3+ years of related experience * Certification in or ability to obtain certification in Continuous Improvement required * Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt preferred Qualifications: * Familiar with robotic assemblies and control systems to implement automated processes where applicable required * Must be willing to work 30% of the time on the Manufacturing Floor or in the lab, and 70% of the time at the desk * Advanced understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodologies required * Strong presentation, collaboration, and documentation skills required * Understanding of Industry standard New Product Development process required * Ability to communicate in Spanish (a plus) Competencies: * Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. * Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others. * Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results be To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjYwNjczLjg3NzBAYmFkZ2VybWV0ZXJjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply On ine: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjYwNjczLjg3NzBAYmFkZ2VybWV0ZXJjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ