Associate Quality Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Lewiston, ID

66d • $84,240 - $124,461

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in supplier development and qualification.
• Identify and measure component failure trends.
• Collaborate with supplier partners to improve quality.
• Investigate root causes of problems with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier-provided failure analysis.
• Initiate, monitor, and approve supplier corrective actions.
• Provide technical leadership for supplier process improvement.
• Perform supplier audits to determine process capability and compliance.

Benefits

• Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Personal 401(k) options.
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
• 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• Growth and development opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees