Quality Manager in West Lafayette

Energy Jobline ZR; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 136,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Top-tier benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in West Lafayette, IN seeks a Quality Manager to lead Manufacturing Quality Assurance teams across West Lafayette, Lake Zurich, and Charlotte campuses. You will mentor engineers and technicians to improve product quality and reliability, fostering collaboration and data-driven decision making.

The role requires an engineering degree and 8+ years of leadership experience, strong facilitation and communication skills, and a commitment to SEL values and world

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Operations Management, or other technical degree.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Leadership experience and desire to develop others.
• Strong facilitation, organization, and communication skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication plus customer service skills.
• Ability to use metrics and statistics to champion data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of industry standards and reliability concepts.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Facilitation

Communication

Project management

Team development

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering or technical field

Job description

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.

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. 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 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

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.