Design quality, technical rigor, and collaboration are critical parts of this role, so expect to participate in reviews, provide technical guidance, and influence decisions that impact manufacturing performance across multiple products and facilities. While leading projects and technical initiatives, you'll focus on delivering measurable results while developing engineering capability throughout the organization.
This job might be for you if
You have an engineering background and strong manufacturing expertise.
You enjoy solving complex technical and operational challenges.
You have experience leading projects and cross-functional teams.
You are skilled in quality, industrial, mechanical, automation, or NPI engineering.
You use data, Lean principles, and structured problem solving to deliver results.
You communicate effectively and develop those around you.
It is a plus if you have
Leadership: We're looking for someone who has successfully led manufacturing readiness efforts for complex products and has experience influencing technical direction across teams and organizations. Experience leading NPI programs, implementing manufacturing technologies, and driving large-scale process improvement initiatives is highly valuable.
Technical: Experience with PFMEA, process capability analysis, production system design, and Lean manufacturing transformations is a significant advantage.
Software: Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, Power BI, manufacturing software platforms, and project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft Project is also highly desirable. Engineers who enjoy mentoring others, building organizational capability, and establishing best practices will thrive in this role.
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: 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.
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: $107,600 - $161,500 per year
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 Lead 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.
Manufacturing Engineer: $89,400 - $134,100 per year
Lead Manufacturing Engineer: $107,600 - $161,500 per year
Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
