Badger Meter
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
US - WI - Racine Facility
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementBudgetingOperations ManagementProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing
About the role
- Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future.
- At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.
- What You Will Contribute: The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence in our manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Address and resolve conflicts between staff members to ensure departmental objectives are met and maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of market requirements, engineering principles, quality systems, and manufacturing practices.
- Understand the drivers behind key corporate financial goals and manage the department to help achieve these goals.
- Identify and manage cost reduction and system improvement projects on an ongoing basis to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Department, ensuring operations align with budgetary and operational goals.
- Implement sustainable manufacturing practices to minimize environmental impact and support corporate sustainability goals.
- Investigate, analyze, and implement advanced assembly, testing, and machining technologies to enhance Badger Meter's core competencies in product manufacturing, assembly, testing, and packing.
- Collaborate with other department leaders to proactively identify opportunities, address issues, and resolve problems, ensuring alignment and understanding across the organization.
Requirements
- Demonstrate expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles and a solid understanding of Electrical Engineering principles.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field required.
- Over 7 years of experience in operations management, leadership, and engineering concepts.
- Proven track record in driving continuous improvements, cost reductions, and process enhancements.
- Expertise in value-added/value engineering and comprehensive product knowledge is highly desired.
- Certified Leadership experience preferred.
- Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
- Experience with AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 17025 certification process is preferred.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
Skills
- Provide comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance staff efficiency and expertise.
- Identify and integrate new trends, tools, and technologies to advance the department's technical capabilities.
- Foster a positive work environment built on trust, feedback, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Compensation
- Oversee hiring and onboarding of direct reports, conduct performance reviews, set annual goals, and implement necessary corrective actions.
- Collaborate with site leadership to create the annual plan and budget for the Manufacturing Engineering department.
- Manage the team to meet annual objectives, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
- Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Clearly communicate the organization's vision and corporate strategies to department staff, ensuring alignment and understanding.
- Depending on the assigned department, an audiogram and vision test may be required
Company info
- Ensure adherence to all applicable company internal control policies and procedures.
- Lead by example, promoting a culture of integrity and accountability.
- In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis.
- This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
- 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.
- We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.
Equal opportunity
- An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
- 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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