Lead Process Engineer - Vertical Integration Metals

As a Lead Process Engineer, a typical day might include: Lead and support a team of engineers, technicians and specialists in a high-mix, low-volume and prototyping environment where priorities shift quickly. Troubleshoot and drive to root cause on production challenges in real time, working directly with operators to resolve tolerance, fixturing, and process issues. Develop and refine build plans, ensuring parts move efficiently through punching, forming, machining, welding, and coating. Create and improve clear, practical work instructions that drive consistency and quality on the floor. Oversee and optimize CAM programs to improve setup efficiency, repeatability, and throughput. Mentor engineers and technicians, raising the technical capability and problem-solving skills of the team. Specify and procure new equipment, helping drive long-term capability, capacity, and process improvements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead engineers, associate engineers, and technicians in the expansion, development, deployment, and sustainment of manufacturing processes. Mentors and coaches other engineers and technicians. Assist management in developing and driving the execution of operational and strategic objectives. Drive high quality and efficiency in the manufacturing processes, operations and tools. Manages or prepares documentation, including experiments, component and equipment qualifications, assembly materials qualifications, etc. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Understand. Create. Simplify. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. 6+ years' experience in: Computer-aided design; SolidWorks preferred Electronic manufacturing techniques Technical expertise in two or more of the following areas: Heat transfer/electronics cooling Material selection and fabrication technologies Design for manufacturability Mechanics Electromechanical packaging design Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Background check results satisfactory to SEL Negative drug test result(s) Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of one or more of the following: Machining/Sheet Metal production processes Tool design 2+ years SolidWorks experience Physical Requirements None 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 New hires generally start between $115,300-$170,400 per year. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com. SEL is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide.

Our mission is simple:

to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.