Senior Manufacturing Supervisor

Senior Manufacturing Supervisor (MTI Build Team)

This is an opportunity to lead the Manufacturing Test Infrastructure Build team in Pullman, WA.

The Manufacturing Test Infrastructure team builds test stations, fixtures, and cabling used to perform electrical tests on SEL products. As Manufacturing expands, we are growing our capacity and establishing dedicated flow lines for high-demand test stations.

In this role, you will develop leaders and guide the associate supervisors establishing the new flow lines and the existing MTI Build team across day, second, and weekend shifts. You’ll coordinate people and resources and apply World Class Manufacturing principles to establish the processes and capacity needed to deliver reliable test systems.

Why This Work Matters

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories exists to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Every SEL product is tested before it ships, and the test systems this team builds are what make that testing possible. Strong leadership and reliable build processes help keep product quality high across every factory we support.

Manufacturing expansion is driving increased demand for test infrastructure. To support that growth, you’ll help establish a new approach to building test stations that can scale to producing multiple stations every week while continuing to support the work of the existing Build team.

A Typical Day Might Include:

• Leading and developing associate supervisors and supporting the flow-line and existing Build teams across shifts.

• Guiding the establishment of test station flow lines, including staffing, floor layouts, workflows, and capacity planning.

• Supporting the development of consistent processes, procedures, and work instructions, and coordinating materials and inventory for upcoming work.

• Setting priorities, coordinating resources, and monitoring progress to meet build and delivery commitments.

• Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and other partners to solve problems and plan upcoming work.

• Establishing expectations for safety, quality, and craftsmanship across work from drawings and wiring through assembly and verification.

• Coaching and developing employees, supporting performance and engagement, and planning for team growth.

• Working with teams to improve flow, reduce waste, solve problems at their source, and strengthen coordination between shifts.

• Fostering SEL culture and addressing detractors to our values.

• Modeling, teaching, and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

This Job Might Be For You If:

• You are passionate about developing leaders and helping teams do their best work

• You are excited to lead the establishment of new flow lines while supporting an existing team

• You enjoy building scalable, repeatable processes and improving flow, quality, and delivery

• You can set priorities and coordinate people and resources across multiple teams or shifts

• You work with others to solve problems at their source, take ownership, and follow through

• You value safety, quality, and continuous improvement

• You communicate clearly and collaborate with people from different disciplines

• You are interested in contributing to the stability of critical infrastructure

A background in electronics assembly, cabling, manufacturing, or test systems is a plus. This position also requires background check results satisfactory to SEL and a negative drug test result.

Physical Requirements

None

Location and Pay

Location: Pullman, WA

This position is 100% on-site. Pullman, WA is nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

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: $88,400 - $132,700 annually

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 Power Engineer 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.

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.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.