Associate Quality Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a self-driven and forward-thinking professional to join our team as a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer.

You will work directly with R&D, manufacturing, and support teams to improve the quality and reliability of products and product assembly.

Development will include extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, material properties, statistical process control (SPC), performing dimensional analysis, design of experiments (DOE), training technicians and production assemblers. You will also be responsible for maintaining incoming material quality and partnering with suppliers to eliminate material defects.

As a Mechanical/Electrical Engineer - Quality, a typical day might include the following:

• Serve as a technical advisor to production operations; troubleshoot material, design, and assembly issues.

• Plan, design, and implement tests to monitor quality. Analyze data to facilitate understanding of product defects.

• Partner with suppliers to identify and eliminate the cause of component failures.

• Drive improvements in product design, assembly, and component quality to increase product reliability.

• Serve as subject matter expert in internal/external audits and certification activities.

This job might be for you if you have:

• A B.S. degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of experience in an engineering discipline

• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills

• Strong project management and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of quality tools and process improvement techniques (FMEA, Six Sigma, PDCA)

• Knowledge/experience in any of the following:  design for manufacturability/assembly, tolerance studies, plastic and metal part design, Design of Experiments (DOE)

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.

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.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.