Process Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Manufacturing Operations team in West Lafayette, IN. You will identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, helping to increase efficiency, quality, and safety across operations.

You will work closely with production and other teams to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and support day-to-day manufacturing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years' experience in process development in a world class manufacturing company.
• Ability to lead a cross functional team and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement process improvements.
• Support day-to-day manufacturing activities and use data for continuous improvement.

Skills

Process engineering

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

B.S. in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SPC software

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Manufacturing Operations team as a Process Engineer in West Lafayette, IN.

As a Process Engineer, you will identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, helping to increase efficiency, quality, and safety across operations. You will work closely with production and other teams to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and support day-to-day manufacturing activities. You will also use data and continuous improvement principles to help drive better performance and reliable results.

A typical day as a Process Engineer might include:

• Providing engineering support in multiple areas of manufacturing.
• Specifying, developing, justifying, implementing, and sustaining assembly equipment and materials.
• Improving quality, yield, efficiency, and capacity of processes in accordance with strategic objectives.
• Applying statistical problem solving to identify root causes.
• Evaluating new equipment and processes and process improvement activities.
• Interpreting results and providing recommendations to management.
• Keeping abreast of new developments in equipment, industry standards, best practices, and developments in assembly processes.
• Modeling, teaching, and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

This job might be for you if:

• You have a B.S. in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You have two years' experience in process development in a related world class manufacturing company.
• You can lead a cross functional team.
• You can influence others and reach consensus.
• You have project management experience.
• You have knowledge of statistics as applied to process capability measurements.
• You have effective writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• You can work cooperatively in a team environment.
• You have background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• You have negative drug test result(s).

It is a plus if you have:

• Thorough understanding of the materials used in the industry.

Physical Requirements None

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages. Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

Location: West Lafayette, IN – This position is located in West Lafayette, IN, a welcoming community that combines small-town charm with the energy of world-class university town. Home to Purdue University, the area is known for its innovation, strong schools, and vibrant community. Residents enjoy parks and outdoor recreation, local events, diverse dining options, and an affordable cost of living, all while being conveniently located within driving distance of Indianapolis and Chicago.

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: $89,400 - $134,100 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 Process Engineer 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. Associate Process Engineer: $82,000 - $122,900 annually Process Engineer: $89,400 - $134,100 annually Lead Process Engineer: $107,600 - $161,500 annually

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 [e-mail].

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.