Engineering / Maintenance Manager I

Schweitzer-Engineering-Laboratories; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee-owned (ESOP)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Nampa, Idaho seeks an Engineering Manager within the Process Control & Reliability team to build and lead a new Greenfield manufacturing operation.

You will establish maintenance practices, develop team capabilities, and create systems to support a growing facility, driving reliability and equipment availability. You will manage a team of technical professionals, work across SEL functions, and influence design and operational excellence for years to

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• 8+ years of related engineering or management experience.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on discipline/technology/process with cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Assist portfolio planning and long-term strategy.
• Attract, hire, supervise, and develop contributors to meet goals.
• Participate in external meetings and present at internal forums.
• Model SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Travel and learn during initial facility startup as needed.

Skills

Engineering management

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Strong communication

Continuous improvement

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

This position is part of a unique opportunity to help launch SEL's newest manufacturing operations from the ground up. As an Engineering Manager within the Process Control & Reliability team, you will build, develop, and lead a team responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of manufacturing equipment in a new Greenfield facility.Process Control & Reliability focuses on ensuring equipment operates safely, predictably, and reliably. This team partners closely with Manufacturing Operations and other SEL facilities to execute preventive maintenance strategies, respond to equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long term corrective actions. The ultimate goal is simple; maximize equipment availability and drive unplanned downtime toward zero.In this role, you will establish maintenance practices, develop team capabilities, and create the systems needed to support a growing manufacturing operation. You will lead a team of skilled technical professionals while building a culture centered on accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Working alongside teams across SEL, you will help define how reliability is measured, improved, and sustained for years to come.This role offers the rare opportunity to build a team, influence the design of a new operation, and leave a lasting impact on the future of SEL Manufacturing.Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Leads on discipline/technology/process, keeping cost, schedule, and performance objectives in mind.2. Assists portfolio planning and long-term strategy.3. Performs management activities to attract, hire, supervise, and develop individual contributors to meet the goals of the group.4. Participates at external meetings and presents at large internal meetings/forums.5. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.6. Understand. Create. Simplify.7. Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsB.S. in Engineering field or equivalent combination of education/experience8+ years of related engineering or management experienceStrong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines/technologiesDemonstrated ability to design/produce/support successful products/processesAbility to manage product line/process problems requiring creativity, ingenuity, and guidance from managerStrong desire to develop employees and lead projectsAbility to define general approaches and specific solutions to technical problemsStrong writing, documentation, and speaking skillsAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilitiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environmentBackground check results satisfactory to SELNegative drug test result(s)Preferred QualificationsProject management experiencePhysical RequirementsNoneCompetitive 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.Location – Nampa, IDLocated in the heart of Idaho's Treasure Valley, Nampa offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, a strong sense of community, and a growing economy. Residents enjoy nearby lakes, rivers, mountains, and year round outdoor activities while benefiting from the amenities of the greater Boise metropolitan area.TravelMust be willing and able to travel extensively during the first 6–12 months of employment while the facility is under development. Travel will primarily be to SEL manufacturing facilities in Pullman, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho for training, process familiarization, and relationship building. Travel is expected to occur in multiweek increments and may total approximately 8–12 weeks or more based on business needs and facility startup activities.Pay Range Data - $ $109,900 - $164,800We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Engineering Manager I level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.Communication with ApplicantsWe 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 [e-mail] is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.