Supplier Quality Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Lewiston, ID
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $89k–$134k
- Travel
- 25%
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (industrial) in Lewiston, ID. If you are looking for an opportunity to provide quality assurance support and lead cross-functional teams in pursuit of problem solving in a world class manufacturing facility, then this position is for you!
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, ISO 9001, Supplier quality
- Base pay
- $89k–$134k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 25% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Idaho: typical posted base $89k–$134k. This one lists $89k–$134k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 3 quality engineer openings in Idaho, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 1131 other live quality postings in the US.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $95k–$135k, from 444 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 69%
- ✓ FMEA 40%
- ✓ Supplier quality 39%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 37%
- Six Sigma 36%
- Lean 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Lewiston
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Full description from Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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As an Associate Supplier Quality Engineer, a typical day might include the following:
- ✓Leading supplier development and qualification processes.
- ✓Identify and measure component failure trends and collaborate with our supplier partners to improve quality.
- ✓Partner with suppliers to understand problems and investigate root cause.
- ✓Evaluate supplier-provided failure analysis and initiate, monitor, and approve supplier corrective actions.
- ✓Provide technical leadership for supplier process improvement.
- ✓Perform supplier audits to determine process capability, compliance to SEL requirements, regulatory, ISO 9001, or other ISO standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓2+ years’ experience in quality engineering, process improvement, or data analytics
- ✓Background in Civil Engineering
- ✓Experience using metrology and statistical methods
- ✓Knowledge of probability/reliability concepts
- ✓ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
- ✓Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
- ✓Knowledge of design, manufacturing, and service processes
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed individual for our Supplier Quality Engineer position. If you are looking for an opportunity to provide quality assurance support and lead cross-functional teams in pursuit of problem solving in a world class manufacturing facility, then this position is for you!
This job might be for you if you have
- •A B.S. in Engineering or related technical field
- •2+ years of experience in quality engineering or related field
- •Demonstrated success in resolution of quality issues in electronic design and manufacturing organizations.
- •Strong facilitation, organization, and communication skills.
- •Strong understanding of quality assurance methods, including RCA, process capability, FMEA, SPC, etc.
- •Knowledge of applicable industry standards
- •Willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
- •Effective project management and problem-solving skills.
Location Information
Lewiston, ID- This position is located in Lewiston, ID where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.
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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: $89,400 - $134,100
Communication with Applicants
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