Test Engineering Manager I

About the role

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Test Engineering Manager to lead and grow its production test engineering organization in support of expanding manufacturing operations. The role leads a team of test engineers, works closely with R&D and Manufacturing leadership, and helps shape manufacturing test strategies, new product introductions and continuous improvement. It is based in Lewiston, Idaho.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of test engineers while building organizational capability through hiring, succession planning and employee development.
• Partner with R&D and Manufacturing leadership to align priorities and solve complex challenges.
• Work with R&D teams to develop and deploy manufacturing test strategies for new product introductions.
• Drive development and continuous improvement of production test systems, automation solutions and manufacturing test processes.
• Improve product quality, test coverage, reliability, throughput and manufacturing efficiency.
• Evaluate and implement emerging test technologies and automation capabilities.
• Balance quality, schedule, cost and performance while leading engineering projects, and develop long-term roadmaps for test technologies and engineering resources.
• Work across engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams, and communicate strategy and results to senior leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of engineering and/or engineering management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams through growth, organizational change and increasing business demands.
• Experience developing and supporting manufacturing test systems, automated test solutions and production processes.
• Proven ability to partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations leaders, and experience leading cross-functional projects.

Required skills

• Strong technical expertise in electronics manufacturing, production test engineering or related disciplines.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, coaching and leadership skills.
• Problem-solving skills and strong communication skills.

What we offer

• Anticipated salary range of $136,000 to $150,000, depending on experience and level.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k) options.
• 10 paid holidays, annual vacation starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• Tuition assistance, STEM courses, apprenticeships and engineering development programs.