Quality Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Lewiston, ID
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $88k–$133k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- 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. Plan, design, and implement tests to monitor quality using engineering principles.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, FMEA, ISO 9001
- Base pay
- $88k–$133k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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 $88k–$133k.
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 1136 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 445 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 68%
- ✓ FMEA 40%
- Supplier quality 39%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 37%
- ✓ Six Sigma 36%
- ✓ Lean 34%
✓ = 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
Responsibilities
- ◆Plan, design, and implement tests to monitor quality using engineering principles.
- ◆Acquire and analyze data using standard quantitative methods to facilitate process analysis and improvements.
- ◆Partner with stakeholders in understanding problems and investigating root cause.
- ◆Ensure the implementation of effective solutions to prevent recurrence.
- ◆Initiate and facilitate cross-functional meetings to address quality issues and brainstorm solutions.
- ◆Facilitate internal/external audits and certification activities, as applicable.
Required Qualifications
- ✓B.S. degree in Engineering, Math, Statistics, or other technical degree, or equivalent experience
- ✓Typically, 2+ years of experience in quality engineering, process improvement, or data analytics
- ✓Strong facilitation, organization, and communication skills
- ✓Strong project management and problem-solving skills
- ✓Knowledge of quality tools and process improvement techniques (FMEA, Six Sigma, PDCA, Lean Manufacturing (WCM), Control Charts, Histograms, Pareto)
- ✓Knowledge of applicable industry standards
- ✓Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience using metrology and statistical methods including statistical control of processes (SCP)
- ✓Knowledge of probability/reliability concepts
- ✓ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
- ✓Knowledge of ISO 9001
- ✓Knowledge of design, manufacturing, and service processes
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a self-driven and forward-thinking professional to join our team as a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer. Y ou will work directly with R&D, manufacturing, and support teams to improve the quality and reliability of products and product assembly.
Location
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.
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: $88,400 - $132,700
Communication with Applicants
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