Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Lead Quality Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Labs • $107K — $161K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years in an engineering role
  • Team management experience
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Project management proficiency
  • Expertise in quality improvement tools (FMEA, Six Sigma, PDCA)
  • Experience with design for manufacturability and statistical methods

Responsibilities

  • Advise production on technical issues and troubleshoot problems
  • Plan and execute quality tests, analyzing data for defects
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve component failures
  • Enhance product reliability through design and process improvements
  • Lead internal and external audits and certification activities
  • Supervise and mentor the quality engineering team

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned company with ESOP
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous leave policy including 10 paid holidays and 12+ days vacation
  • Support for employee growth through education and development programs
  • Additional benefits like wellness and flexible spending options
Full Job Description

As a Lead Quality Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

  • Serve as a technical advisor to production operations; troubleshoot material, design, and assembly issues.
  • Plan, design, and implement tests to monitor quality. Analyze data to facilitate understanding of product defects.
  • Partner with suppliers to identify and eliminate the cause of component failures.
  • Drive improvements in product design, assembly, and component quality to increase product reliability.
  • Serve as subject matter expert in internal/external audits and certification activities.
  • Supervise, coach, and teach a quality team.

This job might be for you if you have:

  • A B.S. degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of experience in an engineering discipline
  • Experience managing a team of technical personnel
  • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of quality tools and process improvement techniques (FMEA, Six Sigma, PDCA)
  • Knowledge/experience in any of the following: design for manufacturability/assembly, tolerance studies, plastic and metal part design, Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Experience using metrology and statistical methods
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse team environment

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

Lead Quality Engineer: $107,600 - $161,500 per year. Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.

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 [email protected].

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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