Engineering Manager II

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Top-tier benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks an Engineering Manager II for Process Engineering to lead a team of Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists focused on improving through-hole solder processes. Location includes Pullman, WA and Lewiston, ID with travel as needed.

The role acts as the Engineering Process Owner, overseeing line and product applications, and driving continuous improvement using SEL quality tools and manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of related engineering or management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines.
• Ability to design/produce/support successful products and processes.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads on discipline/technology/process with cost, schedule and performance focus.
• Assists portfolio planning and long-term strategy.
• Attracts, hires, supervises and develops individual contributors.
• Participates in external meetings and large internal forums.
• Model, teach and apply SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Process optimization

Technical breadth

Change management

Education

B.S. in Materials Science or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

As an Engineering Manager II within Process Engineering, you will lead and grow a team of Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists responsible for continuously improving the performance of SEL’s through-hole solder process area. SEL through-hole PCBA manufacturing leverages a mix of wave and selective solder technologies. This position acts as the Engineering Process Owner for both processes and is responsible for identifying and deploying the appropriate systems for each line and product application and continuously improving them using SEL quality tools. This position will oversee these processes in Pullman, Lewiston, West Lafayette, Nampa, Post Falls, and potentially other future locations depending on company needs.

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 Materials Science or Engineering field or equivalent combination of education/experience
• 10+ 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 Professional (PMP) certification
• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or Business
• Experience in PCB or PCBA manufacturing, especially through-hole soldering

Location and Travel

Location Pullman, WA or Lewiston, ID through 2027, then flexible to any SEL electronic device factory location (Pullman, Lewiston, West Lafayette, Nampa, Post Falls, etc.)

Travel Up to 25% to provide support to remote (domestic) employees and factories and to visit with equipment and material suppliers in the U.S. and Germany.

Benefits and Compensation

• 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 -$155,100 - $232,700
• We 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 II 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

About SEL

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.