Engineering Manager I

selinc; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Health insurance

401(k) options

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition and STEM programs

Wellness and family benefits

Job summary

SEL is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead discipline/technology decisions, oversee cost, schedule, and performance objectives, and guide product development in a high-stakes environment.

The role emphasizes portfolio planning, strategy, and developing engineers through mentoring and structured programs. Collaboration across teams and external forums is expected, with a focus on SEL values and world-class manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering field or equivalent combination of education/experience
• 8+ years of related engineering or management experience
• Strong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines/technologies
• Demonstrated ability to design/produce/support successful products/processes
• Ability to manage product line/process problems requiring creativity, ingenuity, and guidance from manager
• Strong desire to develop employees and lead projects
• Ability to define general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Leads on discipline/technology/process, keeping cost, schedule, and performance objectives in mind.
• Assists portfolio planning and long-term strategy.
• Performs management activities to attract, hire, supervise, and develop individual contributors to meet the goals of the group.
• Participates at external meetings and presents at large internal meetings/forums.
• Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team leadership

Technical knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Learning new skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads on discipline/technology/process, keeping cost, schedule, and performance objectives in mind.
• Assists portfolio planning and long-term strategy.
• Performs management activities to attract, hire, supervise, and develop individual contributors to meet the goals of the group.
• Participates at external meetings and presents at large internal meetings/forums.
• 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. in Engineering field or equivalent combination of education/experience
• 8+ years of related engineering or management experience
• Strong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines/technologies
• Demonstrated ability to design/produce/support successful products/processes
• Ability to manage product line/process problems requiring creativity, ingenuity, and guidance from manager
• Strong desire to develop employees and lead projects
• Ability to define general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems
• 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

• Project management experience

Physical Requirements

• None

Benefits

• 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.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.