Staff Engineer - Torque Tool Strategy

Staff Engineer – Torque Tool Strategy

As part of the Advanced Manufacturing group, you will develop, implement, and maintain the torque tool strategy across multiple manufacturing facilities. You will work with cross‑functional teams to integrate torque‑monitored solutions into existing processes and manufacturing execution systems to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in assembly operations.

• 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Mon–Fri) On‑site

Base salary range: $124,960 – $165,572 per year. Eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP) subject to eligibility criteria.

• Plan and implement scalable torque tools strategy from specification and procurement through installation, programming, validation, and maintainability.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and IT/IoT teams to ensure proper tool selection, process integration, usage, calibration, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors to identify industry‑leading torque tools and control systems for enterprise‑wide deployment.
• Develop standardized documentation, including standard work, preventative maintenance plans, and programming parameters.
• Lead torque system, ERP, and MES integration for data collection, process monitoring, and control.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in‑person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Engineering degree (equivalent experience acceptable)

• Master’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.

• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing processes in a high‑volume, high‑mix or semi‑automated manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in manufacturing engineering strategies and tools with extensive knowledge of value stream mapping, Lean Six Sigma, DFMA, and manufacturing systems design.
• Proven record of leading projects with challenging scope, schedule, and cost targets from concept through validation and sustainment.
• Business acumen and analytical skills to evaluate complex systems, identify high‑impact opportunities, guide decisions, solve issues, and leverage data for continuous improvement.
• Excellent organization and communication skills (written, verbal, listening, presentation); able to interface with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, resolve conflicts, moderate behaviors, and foster collaboration.
• Ability to travel as required.

• Sitting – Continuously required at a stationary desk position for hours at a time.
• Walking – Occasionally required to walk moderate distances across the S&C campus.
• Lifting – Infrequently required to lift supplies weighing 5–20 lbs and operate hand carts.
• Observation/eyesight – Occasionally required to observe small details at close range.
• Communication – Frequently required to talk and hear in person and by phone or conference calls.
• Travel – Infrequent travel and extended hours; potential overnight travel.

• Frequently working on the shop floor and office-based environment.

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• Health and Welfare Benefits:
  Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, supplemental life and AD&D Insurance, wellbeing resources including Employee Assistance Program and family forming benefits.
• Leave Benefits:
  Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Other leaves, Paid Parental Time, and Military Leave.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with KSOP participation, matching contributions and variable periodic contributions.