Process Improvement Specialist
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Pullman, WA
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist continuous improvement role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (industrial) in Pullman, WA. In Business, Math, Statistics, Communications (or related) or equivalent experience.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Green Belt, ISO 9001, Internal audits
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 337 other live lean / ci postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $101k–$145k, from 118 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 86%
- ✓ Six Sigma 54%
- Kaizen 51%
- Value stream mapping 47%
- Root cause 44%
- 5S 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, Internal audits, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman
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Full description from Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Knowledge of SEL product and manufacturing processes
- ✓Familiarity with SELs Problem Solving Applications
- ✓You are a ASQ Certified Process Analyst/Six Sigma Green Belt
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This role is focused on supporting SEL teams to improve the quality of their processes. You will work alongside employees from multiple divisions to help them with disciplined problem-solving, implementing strong corrective actions, and maintaining clear lines of communication throughout the duration of the problem-solving process. You will also support data driven decisions by analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations.
The position offers opportunities for developing problem-solving and project management skills and becoming a trusted quality expert.
As a Process Improvement Specialist I, a typical day might include
- •Experience with facilitating onsite external assessments; Internal auditor experience; and experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory or ISO 9001 quality program.
- •Participating with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and to brainstorm solutions.
- •Performing data analysis, identifying trends and aligning KPIs.
- •Encouraging and supporting employee engagement in problem solving activities
- •Communicating current status and action plans for problem solving efforts
- •Supporting business initiatives to meet operational objectives
- •Promoting the use of SEL’s Quality Tools within assigned areas
This might be the job for you if
- •You have a B.S. or B.A. in Business, Math, Statistics, Communications (or related) or equivalent experience
- •You have 2+ years experience in project management, process improvement, or data analytics
- •You have strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills
- •You have strong project management and problem-solving skills
- •You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries in a team environment
- •You have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
Location
Pullman, WA - This position is located in Pullman, WA. 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 Data
Process Improvement Specialist I, $37.45 - $55.25 per hour. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
Communication with Applicants
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