Badger Meter
Water Technology
SupplierQualityEngineer
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“Supplier Quality Engineer at Badger Meter. Skills: Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Systems, APQP, Process Validation, Problem-solving. Defining, Improving, and Maintaining new and existing suppliers. Providing technical direction to New Product Development (NPD) teams”
What You'll Achieve.
Support Badger Meter’s corporate values and goals; Drive uniformity within Badger Meter practices; Eliminate/minimize non-conformances; Meet/exceed quality requirements; Improve customer quality; Monitor supplier performance; Execute on commitments; Deliver results; Drive critical issues simultaneously
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; 8-Step; 8D; A3; Structured Problem Solving
15%-20% travel required for supplier audits
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering, or a similar field, 5 + years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role, Knowledge in Quality Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 17025, AS9100), Proficiency with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Statistical Process Techniques, Failure Analysis, and Process Validation, Ability to multi-task and drive critical issues simultaneously, Advanced MS Office and related products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio), Process Development, Data Analytics, Structured Problem Solving, History of Quality, Design/Process FMEAs & Control Plans, Process Capability, GR&R, MSA, Product Parts Approval Process (PPAPs), and Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
Nice to Have
Problem-solving skills, preferred 8-Step, 8D, and/or A3
What You'll Do.
and Maintaining new and existing suppliers
Providing technical direction to New Product Development (NPD) teams
Ensuring effective coordination and execution of projects related to quality
Continuous Improvement initiatives
Leading supplier development and improvement activities
Administering Supplier Readiness Reviews (SRR) and other qualification activities
Providing technical guidance to create
and improve Badger Meter quality acceptance standards (QAS)
Identifying opportunities for improvement of quality procedures
manufacturing processes
Driving to improve product uniformity while eliminating/minimizing non-conformances
Leading the development of inspection and test methodologies
Utilizing data sources to improve customer quality
Resolving top supplier issues
Placing underperforming suppliers on improvement plans and establishing metrics
Providing disposition of non-conformances
Assuring corrective and preventive actions are taken and assessing effectiveness
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate cross functionally within a multi-site environment; Collaborate with cross functional teams to resolve top supplier issues; Establish and foster key relationships throughout the organization enabling effective performance to execute on commitments, deliver results, and drive critical issues simultaneously; Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
Communication Scope
Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the listen actively to others
Process & Methodology
Coordination and execution of projects
Full 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: ### The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for Defining, Improving, and Maintaining new and existing suppliers while working with the New Product Development (NPD) teams to provide technical direction ensuring the effective coordination and execution of projects as they relate to the quality of our processes, services, and products within our U.S. and Foreign Operations. This role is critical in supporting all Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Environmental, Continuous Improvement initiatives, and metrics. This includes the ability to work with internal and external customers to support Badger Meter’s corporate values and goals. **Job Duties:** * Support SQDCCE metric development and collaborate cross functionally within a multi-site environment. * Lead supplier development and improvement activities: define and impro
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