Mechanical/Electrical Engineer - Quality

Mechanical or Electrical Engineer – Quality

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a self-driven and forward-thinking professional to join our team as a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer.

About the Role

You will work directly with R&D, manufacturing, and support teams to improve the quality and reliability of products and product assembly. Development will include extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, material properties, statistical process control (SPC), performing dimensional analysis, design of experiments (DOE), training technicians and production assemblers. You will also be responsible for maintaining incoming material quality and partnering with suppliers to eliminate material defects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor to production operations; troubleshoot material, design, and assembly issues
• Plan, design, and implement tests to monitor quality
• Analyze data to facilitate understanding of product defects
• Partner with suppliers to identify and eliminate the cause of component failures
• Drive improvements in product design, assembly, and component quality to increase product reliability
• Serve as subject matter expert in internal/external audits and certification activities

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of quality tools and process improvement techniques (FMEA, Six Sigma, PDCA)
• Knowledge/experience in any of the following: design for manufacturability/assembly, tolerance studies, plastic and metal part design, Design of Experiments (DOE)

Location

Lewiston, ID – This position is located in Lewiston, ID where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $89,400 - $134,100

Starting pay is set based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Retirement & Ownership

• 100% employee owned
• Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Personal 401(k) options

Insurance

• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Time Off

• 10 paid holidays
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay

Growth & Development

• STEM courses
• Apprenticeships
• Tuition assistance
• Engineering development programs

Additional Benefits

• Wellness benefits
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Flexible spending benefits

About SEL

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Application

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.