Manager, Quality Assurance

Company: Badger Meter
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 committed to developing innovative smart water and flow measurement technologies that help communities use water more efficiently and sustainably. Now, we’re looking for a Site Quality Manager to elevate our quality systems and help shape the future of our products, processes, and customer experience. In this high?visibility role, you’ll lead initiatives that strengthen product and process quality, support continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with our Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Environmental goals. You’ll partner across multiple teams and sites, influencing everything from New Product Development to customer satisfaction. What You’ll Lead & Own Champion and manage site quality systems, including Internal Audits, Calibration, NCMR/CAR/CAPA, and QAS standards. Support New Product Development (NPD) and help shape SQDCE metrics. Drive improvements in quality procedures, product design, and manufacturing processes. Train and coach teams on APQP, problem?solving tools, MSA, capability studies, and other quality methodologies. Mentor and develop quality team members to support long?term organizational growth. Collaborate with cross?functional teams, customers, and suppliers across multiple locations. Foster a safe, efficient, continuous?improvement?driven environment. Ability to travel up to 25%. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or a related field. 7 years of experience in quality or engineering (preferred). Lean Six Sigma practitioner — Black Belt preferred. Experience with APQP, statistical techniques, failure analysis, and process validation. Strong skills in MS Office and data tools such as Excel, MiniTab, PowerBI, and SQL. Familiarity with ISO?based quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 17025, AS9100). Proven leadership, communication, and problem?solving abilities. Ability to lead change, multitask, and work effectively across multiple sites. Why Join Badger Meter? You’ll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact—improving quality performance, elevating customer satisfaction, and shaping systems that drive product excellence. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy leading high?stakes, meaningful quality initiatives, this role offers both challenge and reward. SP123 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 http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm 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 Statement The 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 .

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