Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Lead Process Engineer - Vertical Integration Metals

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$115K — $170K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years in computer-aided design (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Experience in electronic manufacturing techniques
  • Technical expertise in heat transfer, material selection, or design for manufacturability
  • Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead team of engineers and technicians in manufacturing process development
  • Troubleshoot production challenges and drive root cause analysis
  • Develop and refine efficient build plans
  • Create and improve work instructions for consistency and quality
  • Oversee and optimize CAM programs for better efficiency
  • Mentor engineers and technicians to enhance skills
  • Specify and procure new equipment for process improvements

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned company with a retirement stock ownership plan and 401(k) options
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off policy including 10 holidays, 12 days of vacation, and 9 paid sick days
  • Support for employee growth through STEM courses, apprenticeships, and tuition assistance
  • Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits available
Full Job Description

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

  • Lead and support a team of engineers,techniciansand specialistsin a high-mix, low-volumeandprototypingenvironment where priorities shift quickly.

  • Troubleshootand drive to rootcauseonproduction 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 andoptimizeCAM programs to improve setup efficiency, repeatability, and throughput.

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

  • Specify andprocurenew 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+ yearsexperience in:

  • Computer-aided design; SolidWorks preferred

  • Electronic manufacturing techniques

Technicalexpertisein two or more of the following areas:

  • Heat transfer/electronics cooling

  • Materialselectionand fabrication technologies

  • Design for manufacturability

  • Mechanics

  • Electromechanical packaging design

Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures

Demonstrated leadership andproblem solvingskills

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.

  • We99re 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 hiresgenerally startbetween $115,300-$170,400per year. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges aredeterminedby job, responsibility, and location.

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About Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and supports products and services ranging from generator and transmission protection to distribution automation and control systems. Founded in 1982 by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, SEL is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and has operations in over 80 countries. SEL's products and services are used by utilities, industrial companies, and transportation systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their power systems. SEL is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer service, and has won numerous awards for its products and workplace culture.
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