Process Improvement Specialist

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Top-tier benefits

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist I to support regional teams in enhancing quality through disciplined problem solving and data-driven decisions. You will work with multiple divisions to implement corrective actions and maintain clear communication throughout the problem-solving lifecycle.

The role offers opportunities to develop project management and quality expertise while collaborating across the organization to meet operational objectives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, math, statistics, or communications.
• 2+ years in project management, process improvement, or data analytics.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries.
• Experience with Word, Excel and Access.
• Experience facilitating onsite external assessments.
• Internal auditor experience.
• Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO 9001 quality program.

Responsibilities

• Participating with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and to brainstorm solutions.
• Performing data analysis, identifying trends and aligning KPIs.
• Encouraging and supporting employee engagement in problem-solving activities.
• Communicating current status and action plans for problem-solving efforts.
• Supporting business initiatives to meet operational objectives.
• Promoting the use of SEL's Quality Tools within assigned areas.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Organization

Project management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Math/Statistics/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

This role is focused on supporting SEL teams to improve the quality of their processes. You will work alongside employees from multiple divisions to help them with disciplined problem-solving, implementing strong corrective actions, and maintaining clear lines of communication throughout the duration of the problem-solving process. You will also support data driven decisions by analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations. The position offers opportunities for developing problem-solving and project management skills and becoming a trusted quality expert.

Key Responsibilities

• Participating with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and to brainstorm solutions.
• Performing data analysis, identifying trends and aligning KPIs.
• Encouraging and supporting employee engagement in problem-solving activities.
• Communicating current status and action plans for problem-solving efforts.
• Supporting business initiatives to meet operational objectives.
• Promoting the use of SEL's Quality Tools within assigned areas.

Qualifications

• You have a B.S. or B.A. in Business, Math, Statistics, Communications (or related) or equivalent experience.
• You have 2+ years experience in project management, process improvement, or data analytics.
• You have strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
• You have strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries in a team environment.
• You have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Experience with facilitating onsite external assessments.
• Internal auditor experience.
• Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory or ISO 9001 quality program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SEL product and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with SEL's Problem Solving Applications.
• ASQ Certified Process Analyst/Six Sigma Green Belt.

Location

Pullman, WA - This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Compensation

Pay Range DataProcess Improvement Specialist I, $32.06 - $47.38 per hour. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• 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.
• Growth and development opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits (and others available by asking).

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.