Quality Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 136,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental, vision

Employee ownership

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Quality Manager to lead Manufacturing Quality Assurance teams at our West Lafayette, IN campus and nearby sites in Lake Zurich, IL and Charlotte, NC.

You will guide engineers and technicians to ensure product quality and reliability while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. The role requires a BS in an engineering or technical field, 8+ years of leadership experience, and strong facilitation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Operations Management, or other technical degree.
• Experience leading quality teams and cross-functional projects.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Data-driven decision making and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Quality Assurance staff across campuses.
• Lead data analysis to support quality objectives and improvements.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to meet manufacturing quality goals.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Promote SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing principles.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Facilitation

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking a Quality Manager to lead our Manufacturing Quality Assurance teams across our West Lafayette, Indiana, Lake Zurich, Illinois, and Charlotte, North Carolina campuses. In this role, you will manage a team of engineers and technicians in support of the quality and reliability of SEL product assembly. Candidates with leadership experience, familiarity with SEL design and/or manufacturing processes, an engineering degree, and those who follow and promote our SEL Values are highly sought after for this position. Success in this role favors a high level of collaboration and adaptability, while utilizing strong facilitation and negotiation skills.

As a Quality Manager a typical day might include the following:

• Supervising, developing, and mentoring Quality Assurance employees through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.
• Analyzing data to support and promote data-driven decisions.
• Leading department initiatives to meet operational objectives.
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting collaboration with assigned teams to meet quality objectives.
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting the facilitation of cross-functional meetings to address quality issues and brainstorm solutions.
• Leading, facilitating, and managing problem-solving initiatives in support of strategic objectives.
• Partnering with leadership to implement programs designed to teach root cause analysis; serving as a strategic partner and advisor.
• Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Leading the design, development, and implementation of processes that align with our quality policy: Understand. Create. Simplify.

This job might be for you if you have:

• A BS in Engineering, Operations Management, or other technical degree.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Leadership experience and a strong desire to develop others.
• Strong facilitation, organization, and communication skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, along with excellent customer service skills.
• The ability to use metrics and statistics to champion data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards and an understanding of probability/reliability concepts.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• The ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

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.

• 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

Pay Range Data: We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We anticipate filling this position as a Quality Manager I, $136,080 - $201,050 per year. We welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

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.