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Manufacturing Engineer III

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60626, USA
Listing for: S&C Electric Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Systems Engineer, Process Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 96514 USD Yearly USD 96514.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Manufacturing Engineer III

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid.

Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $96,514-$. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training.

This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Job Responsibilities

  • Project Execution: Lead manufacturing engineering projects from design through implementation, including equipment installation and process redesign. Define scope, manage timelines, and coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers.
  • Process Optimization: Design and document manufacturing processes, standards, and tooling. Drive improvements in safety, quality, design, and cost metrics by analyzing production data and implementing changes that enhance efficiency and reliability.
  • Tooling & Automation Expertise: Develop and implement specialized tools and machines for fabrication and assembly. Apply knowledge of PLC and programming to support automation and technological integration.
  • Equipment Management: Manage equipment upgrades and replacements, including direct engagement with suppliers. Ensure that the equipment now meets performance, safety, and ergonomic standards.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Drive interdepartmental collaboration to align engineering efforts with production, maintenance, product engineering, and quality objectives. Serve as a technical resource and liaison across teams.
  • Team Development: Coach and mentor junior engineers through informal learning sessions and project collaboration. Foster team development and knowledge sharing within the engineering group.
  • Problem Solving: Lead practical problem-solving (PPS) efforts to address safety, quality, and efficiency issues. Implement sustainable corrective actions and communicate decisions effectively to production teams.
  • Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

If applicable as part of the Global Business Systems Program, this role will also be responsible for:

  • Global Business System Team:
    Business Process Blueprinting & System Enablement:
    Lead end-to-end Engineering-to-Manufacturing process blueprinting by defining current and future state process flows, business rules, handoffs, and role ownership. Facilitate cross-functional workshops across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, IT, and Operations, and translate approved designs into functional requirements and test scenarios. Serve as the E2M subject matter expert for ERP, PLM, MES, ensuring system configurations and integrations align with business process intent.
  • Global Business System Team:
    Change Management, User Acceptance Testing & Business Readiness:
    Act as the business process lead for Engineering-to-Manufacturing related change initiatives, partnering closely with Change Management and Training teams to assess business impacts and adoption risks, define role-based training needs, and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, and training materials. Lead business-driven User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by defining scope, scenarios, and acceptance criteria, validating results, managing defect prioritization, and providing formal business signoff.

    Support cutover, go-live, stabilization, and post-go-live adoption reinforcement to ensure sustained business outcomes.
  • Global Business System Team:
    Continuous Improvement & Performance Management:
    Identify inefficiencies, risks, and breakdowns across engineering and manufacturing workflows. Establish and monitor KPIs.

Additional Functions:

  • 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.

What you'll Need to Succeed:

  • 5-7 Years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
  • Great problem-solving skills and able to communicate across some levels of the organization related to concepts of…
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