Associate Quality Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed individual for our Associate Supplier Quality Engineer position. If you are looking for an opportunity to provide quality assurance support and lead cross-functional teams in pursuit of problem solving in a world class manufacturing facility, then this position is for you!

As an Associate Supplier Quality Engineer, a typical day might include the following:  

• Taking part in supplier development and qualification.

• Identify and measure component failure trends and collaborate with our supplier partners to improve quality.

• Partner with suppliers to understand problems and investigate root cause.

• Evaluate supplier-provided failure analysis and initiate, monitor, and approve supplier corrective actions.

• Provide technical leadership for supplier process improvement.

• Perform supplier audits to determine process capability, compliance to SEL requirements, regulatory, ISO 9001, or other ISO standards. ​

This job might be for you if you have: 

• A B.S. in Engineering or related technical field

• 1+ years of experience in quality engineering or related field

• Demonstrated success in resolution of quality issues in electronic design and manufacturing organizations.

• Basic facilitation, organization, and communication skills.

• Basic understanding of quality assurance methods, including RCA, process capability, FMEA, SPC, etc.

• Awareness of applicable industry standards with understanding of probability/reliability concepts.

• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Effective project management and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years’ experience in quality engineering, process improvement, or data analytics

• Background in Civil Engineering

• Experience using metrology and statistical methods

• Knowledge of probability/reliability concepts

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015

• Knowledge of design, manufacturing, and service processes

Location Information:

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.

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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 Data:

We anticipate filling this position as an Associate Supplier Quality Engineer: $84,240– $124,461. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience, and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.