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Support solutions with analysis of alternatives. Coordinate process planning, risk assessment, and/or process capability analysis activities.\nAutonomously manage parts, products, BOMs, route steps, specifications, and work instructions in multiple business systems. Peer review change orders for release.\nCreate and maintain technical evidence of product and process validations and issue resolutions related to prototypes, pilots, and other experiments.\nSupport manufacturing operations, specific technologies and/or production lines. Ensure manufacturing processes and equipment are functioning optimally within assigned area(s) of responsibility. Resolve highly complex issues, and lead root cause analysis efforts through structured problem solving methods.\nApply World Class Manufacturing principles, work measurement, flow analysis, and quality assessment to prepare process improvement and workflow/workcell design recommendations, including automation, for Production consideration. Support Production implementation efforts.\nContribute to the development of highly complex solutions and/or independently manage and develop basic to moderately complex solutions in accordance with defined engineering procedures and with engineering supervision.\nHelp ensure product quality through the application of engineering requirements, specifications, IPC workmanship, IEC compliance, and other standards.\nSupport internal quality action requests, external customer feedback resolutions, and statistical process control (SPC) implementations to drive continuous improvement.\nSeek input, specify, drive and implement new system developments or enhancements to improve communications and optimize work processes.\nFollow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing. Understand. Create. Simplify. Other duties as assigned.\nRequired Qualifications\nTwo-year technical degree, or the combination of equivalent training and relevant work experience. Demonstrated technical competence for ALL “core curriculum”:\nDrawing & schematic interpretation, Technical Writing, Problem Solving (such as DOE and 8D), Safety Risk Assessments, World Class Manufacturing, Mathematics (Geometry, Trigonometry, College algebra), Statistics, Applied Physics\nDemonstrated technical competence in 4+ of the following 7 pathways, or recognized expertise beyond own peer group in 2+ of the following areas:\n1. Continuous improvement methodologies, such as \no JIT (Kanban, takt time alignment, continuous flow, SMED/QCO)\no Process analysis (FMEA, PFD, Spaghetti diagram, VSM)\no Process control (Metrology, MSA, process capability analysis, SPC)\n2. Electronic circuits and components\n3. Machine operation, instrumentation, and control\n4. Mechanical design, Statics, CAD, tolerance analysis, and rapid prototyping\n5. Metal forming, cutting/machining, finishing, and joining processes\n6. Programming, scripting, data structures, data mining, and analysis tools\n7. Project Management\nTypically, 6+ years in a technical role supporting manufacturing processes and using MES/ERP (manufacturing execution/enterprise resource planning) systems to create and/or update BOMs, change orders, process documentation, routes, work instructions, etc.\nAbility to work cooperatively in a team environment\nStrong written & verbal communication skills\nBackground check results satisfactory to SEL\nNegative drug test results\nPreferred Qualifications\nMechanical aptitude\nExpert use of:\nMS Dynamics AX and MS Office apps\nSEL applications, such as BluePrint, FDWeb, FactoryCore, FactoryVision, etc.\nProject Management tools, such as Confluence and JIRA\nPhysical Requirements\nLift, push, pull and maneuver up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 35 pounds occasionally\nReach, bend, twist\nSit and stand for at least 8 hours\nVision correctable to 20/30 or better and ability to differentiate colors\nProficient in the use of computer keyboard devices\nCompetitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. \nPeople are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.\nWe’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.\nWe offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.\nWe 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.\nWe foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. \nAsk our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.\nCommunication with Applicants \nWe communicate with all applicants. 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