Engineering Manager I

This position is part of a unique opportunity to help launch SEL's newest manufacturing operations from the ground up. As an Engineering Manager within the Process Control & Reliability team, you will build, develop, and lead a team responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of manufacturing equipment in a new Greenfield facility.

Process Control & Reliability focuses on ensuring equipment operates safely, predictably, and reliably. This team partners closely with Manufacturing Operations and other SEL facilities to execute preventive maintenance strategies, respond to equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long term corrective actions. The ultimate goal is simple; maximize equipment availability and drive unplanned downtime toward zero.

In this role, you will establish maintenance practices, develop team capabilities, and create the systems needed to support a growing manufacturing operation. You will lead a team of skilled technical professionals while building a culture centered on accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Working alongside teams across SEL, you will help define how reliability is measured, improved, and sustained for years to come.

This role offers the rare opportunity to build a team, influence the design of a new operation, and leave a lasting impact on the future of SEL Manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Leads on discipline/technology/process, keeping cost, schedule, and performance objectives in mind.
2. Assists portfolio planning and long-term strategy.
3. Performs management activities to attract, hire, supervise, and develop individual contributors to meet the goals of the group.
4. Participates at external meetings and presents at large internal meetings/forums.
5. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
6. Understand. Create. Simplify.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
B.S. in Engineering field or equivalent combination of education/experience
8+ years of related engineering or management experience
Strong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines/technologies
Demonstrated ability to design/produce/support successful products/processes
Ability to manage product line/process problems requiring creativity, ingenuity, and guidance from manager
Strong desire to develop employees and lead projects
Ability to define general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems
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
Project management experience

Physical Requirements
None

Location – Post Falls, ID
Nestled between Coeur d'Alene and Spokane, Post Falls offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to lakes, rivers, mountains, and year round outdoor recreation. The area combines natural beauty with a growing business community, excellent schools, and a family friendly atmosphere, making it an outstanding place to live, work, and explore.

Travel
Must be willing and able to travel extensively during the first 6–12 months of employment while the facility is under development. Travel will primarily be to SEL manufacturing facilities in Pullman, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho for training, process familiarization, and relationship building. Travel is expected to occur in multiweek increments and may total approximately 8–12 weeks or more based on business needs and facility startup activities.

Pay Range Data - $ $109,900 - $164,800

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 Engineering Manager I 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.