Lead Process Engineer - Vertical Integration Metals

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc

Lewiston, ID

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$115,300–$170,400 Per Year
SKILLS
Assembly Equipment, Background Investigation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Disability Insurance, Document Management, Electromechanical Design, Electronics Manufacturing, Identify Issues, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Metal Manufacturing, Negative Testing, Operational Strategy, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Sheet, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Purchasing/Procurement, SolidWorks, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Welding
LOCATION
Lewiston, ID
POSTED
17 days ago

As a Lead Process Engineer, a typical day might include:

  • Lead and support a team of engineers, technicians and specialists in a high-mix, low-volume and prototyping environment where priorities shift quickly.

  • Troubleshoot and drive to root cause on production challenges in real time, working directly with operators to resolve tolerance, fixturing, and process issues.

  • Develop and refine build plans, ensuring parts move efficiently through punching, forming, machining, welding, and coating.

  • Create and improve clear, practical work instructions that drive consistency and quality on the floor.

  • Oversee and optimize CAM programs to improve setup efficiency, repeatability, and throughput.

  • Mentor engineers and technicians, raising the technical capability and problem-solving skills of the team.

  • Specify and procure new equipment, helping drive long-term capability, capacity, and process improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead engineers, associate engineers, and technicians in the expansion, development, deployment, and sustainment of manufacturing processes.

  • Mentors and coaches other engineers and technicians.

  • Assist management in developing and driving the execution of operational and strategic objectives.

  • Drive high quality and efficiency in the manufacturing processes, operations and tools.

  • Manages or prepares documentation, including experiments, component and equipment qualifications, assembly materials qualifications, etc.

  • Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

  • Understand. Create. Simplify.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

6+ years' experience in:

  • Computer-aided design; SolidWorks preferred

  • Electronic manufacturing techniques

Technical expertise in two or more of the following areas:

  • Heat transfer/electronics cooling

  • Material selection and fabrication technologies

  • Design for manufacturability

  • Mechanics

  • Electromechanical packaging design

Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures

Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Background check results satisfactory to SEL

Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of one or more of the following:

  • Machining/Sheet Metal production processes

  • Tool design

  • 2+ years SolidWorks experience

Physical Requirements

None

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

New hires generally start between $115,300-$170,400 per year. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.

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/