Quality Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc

Lewiston, ID

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$97,700–$144,400 Per Year
SKILLS
American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Disability Insurance, Electrical Engineering, External Audit, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), ISO 9001, Industry Standards, Internal Audit, Laboratory, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, Organizational Skills, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Research & Development (R&D), Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, Statistics, Test Design
LOCATION
Lewiston, ID
POSTED
5 days ago

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a self-driven and forward-thinking professional to join our team as a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer. You will work directly with R&D, manufacturing, and support teams to improve the quality and reliability of products and product assembly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, and implement tests to monitor quality using engineering principles.
  • Acquire and analyze data using standard quantitative methods to facilitate process analysis and improvements.
  • Partner with stakeholders in understanding problems and investigating root cause.
  • Ensure the implementation of effective solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • Initiate and facilitate cross-functional meetings to address quality issues and brainstorm solutions.
  • Facilitate internal/external audits and certification activities, as applicable.

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Engineering, Math, Statistics, or other technical degree, or equivalent experience
  • Typically, 2+ years of experience in quality engineering, process improvement, or data analytics
  • Strong facilitation, organization, and communication skills
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of quality tools and process improvement techniques (FMEA, Six Sigma, PDCA, Lean Manufacturing (WCM), Control Charts, Histograms, Pareto)
  • Knowledge of applicable industry standards
  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using metrology and statistical methods including statistical control of processes (SCP)
  • Knowledge of probability/reliability concepts
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001
  • Knowledge of design, manufacturing, and service processes

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.

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 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 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.

Pay Range Data:

We anticipate filling this position as a Quality Engineer: $97,700.00 - $144,400.00 annually. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience, and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

About the Company

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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories leads the electric power system protection industry in technology, service, and value. We design and manufacture systems, services, and products for protection, monitoring, control, automation and metering of utility and industrial electric power systems worldwide. Not only do we offer, challenge, and reward at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Pullman, Washington but we also provide a quality work environment and progressive benefits. We seek professional, meticulous individuals for our technical team. Learn more about what makes SEL successful by reading our company values.

An Award Winning Company
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets to include international customers and OEM markets.

SEL earned a spot on the 2012 FORTUNE Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For list. This prestigious ranking celebrates the SEL 100% employee-owned culture as one of the best in the country. SEL has received numerous awards, including the Puget Sound Business Journal's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State (1999 through 2003, 2010, and 2011), Inc. Magazine's 500│5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies (1990, 1991, 2008, 2010, and 2011), the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) Manufacturing, Workplace, and Community Service Award (1998 through 2010), and the Washington State Quality Achievement Award (WSQA).

In an independent survey conducted by Newton-Evens Research Company, SEL ranks first in seven performance categories including: technology, features, security against hackers, web/internet information ability, technical service and support, price, and relay setting PC software. Since 2006, SEL has also held the elite VPP STAR status certification for outstanding safety and health programs.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Energy and Utilities
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
https://selinc.com/