Engineering Manager - VI Magnetics

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 145,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) options

Health, prescription, dental, vision,

Life and disability insurance

10 paid holidays

12 days vacation to start

9 paid sick days

Paid family and medical leave (90%)

Tuition assistance / STEM courses

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Lewiston, ID seeks an Engineering Manager to lead our Engineering Support team in the Magnetics Components Manufacturing division.

This onsite role requires management experience across engineering disciplines and a hands-on approach. You will mentor a dynamic team, drive production support, process improvements, machine modifications, and oversee our external contract manufacturing cell.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or equivalent with 8+ years of engineering or management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines/technologies.
• Ability to design/produce/support successful products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead discipline/technology/process teams while balancing quality, production, cost and performance goals.
• Assist in developing long-term production and technology strategies.
• Attract, hire, supervise, and develop team members to meet group goals.
• Represent the team in external meetings and present at internal forums.
• Model SEL values and world-class manufacturing principles.

Skills

Engineering management

Leadership

Project management

Education

BS in engineering

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories seeks an Engineering Manager to lead our Engineering Support team within our growing Magnetics Components Manufacturing division. We are considering candidates from multiple disciplines with management experience.

In this onsite position, you will work with an energetic engineering team responsible for on-site production support, process improvements including equipment support, machine modifications, as well as leading our external contract manufacturing cell.

The ideal candidate will have a background in managing engineering teams, be highly disciplined, and work well in a fast-paced environment.

As an Engineering Manager, a typical day might include the following:

• Leading teams on discipline/technology/process, keeping quality, production, cost and performance objectives in mind.
• Assisting in the development of long-term production and technology strategies.
• Performing management activities to attract, hire, supervise, and develop individual contributors to meet the goals of the group.
• Participating in external meetings and presenting at large internal meetings/forums.
• Modeling, teaching, and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

We are looking for a US Citizen and if the following criteria are met:

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience.

Location: Lewiston, ID – This position is located in Lewiston, ID where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

Pay Range Data: $145,400 – 214,900 annually. 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 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.

• 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.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
• 9 paid sick days.
• 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.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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.