Laboratory Quality System Manager - Product Compliance

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL), our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our company prides itself on embracing the values of quality, reliability, integrity, and excellent customer service. We were named as one of Fortune Magazine''s 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and among the top Best Workplaces for Baby Boomers. Working at SEL means having the opportunity to explore different career options - from customer service, sales, technical support, to management. We encourage professional development because when you are your best, that is when we are our best.

As a Laboratory Quality System Manager, a typical day might include the following:

• Manage SEL's laboratory accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, and other requirements. Manage SEL's laboratory accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, and other requirements.

• Oversee and enhance SEL's Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS). Oversee and enhance SEL's Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS).

• Teach, train and audit laboratory staff on SEL processes and procedures. Teach, train and audit laboratory staff on SEL processes and procedures.

• Respond to laboratory non-conformances and process shortcomings quickly and effectively. Respond to laboratory non-conformances and process shortcomings quickly and effectively.

• Develop data analytics to drive laboratory improvements and decisions. Develop data analytics to drive laboratory improvements and decisions.

• Support management in achieving SEL's compliance objectives and goals. Support management in achieving SEL's compliance objectives and goals.

• Guide Product Compliance personnel on effective problem solving, preventive/corrective actions, and non-conforming laboratory processes and output. Guide Product Compliance personnel on effective problem solving, preventive/corrective actions, and non-conforming laboratory processes and output.

This job might be for you if you have:

• BS or BEng in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education/experience BS or BEng in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education/experience

• 8+ years of laboratory experience in compliance testing and/or calibration 8+ years of laboratory experience in compliance testing and/or calibration

• IEC/ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 Auditor IEC/ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 Auditor

• Strong writing, documentation, and public speaking skills Strong writing, documentation, and public speaking skills

• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Knowledge of EMC, safety, and ecology regulations and standards Basic Knowledge of EMC, safety, and ecology regulations and standards

• Experience working in a safety and/or EMC laboratory Experience working in a safety and/or EMC laboratory

• Understanding of common compliance related test equipment, test chambers, and testing practices Understanding of common compliance related test equipment, test chambers, and testing practices

• Knowledge of compliance practices and philosophies at a development and/or manufacturing company Knowledge of compliance practices and philosophies at a development and/or manufacturing company

• Leadership experience or training Leadership experience or training

• ASQ certification CQE ASQ certification CQE

Pullman, WA - This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy a?ccess to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Salary Information

We anticipate filling this position as a Laboratory Quality System Manager at $97,740 -$144,460 per year. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.