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 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.