Manufacturing Engineer III
sc electric companyPalatine (IL)
Manufacturing Engineer III
Posted today
sc electric companyPalatine (IL)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Overview:
As a Manufacturing Engineer III at S&C, you lead manufacturing initiatives that improve safety, quality, and efficiency, advancing a safer and more reliable electrical grid. You will drive projects from design to implementation, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across production, maintenance, and product teams. The role blends tooling, automation, and programming to execute improvements at scale. This is an on-site, impact-focused role with a clear path to influence the factory’s performance and contribute to the company’s 100-year legacy. Compensation / Benefits Health and Welfare benefits Vacation and paid holidays 401(k) and ESOP with strong contributions Paid parental time Long-term disability Wellbeing resources
Responsibilities:
Lead manufacturing engineering projects from design through implementation, including equipment installation and process redesign Design and document manufacturing processes, standards, and tooling; drive safety, quality, and cost improvements Develop and implement tooling and machines for fabrication and assembly; apply PLC and programming knowledge for automation Manage equipment upgrades and supplier engagement to meet performance, safety, and ergonomic standards Foster cross-functional collaboration to align engineering, production, maintenance, product engineering, and quality objectives Coach and mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing Lead problem-solving efforts to address safety, quality, and efficiency issues and implement corrective actions Ensure compliance with company policies and rules
Key requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience 5+ years in machining-focused manufacturing engineering Proven ability to improve KPIs related to machining quality and productivity Ability to troubleshoot machining issues with machinists and CNC programmers Experience with workholding and tooling optimization with CNC teams Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Commitment to continuous improvement and data-driven decision making Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and extended hours when needed Strong data analysis and proficiency with MS Office and Power BI Strong problem-solving Cross-functional collaboration Effective communication (written and verbal) Machining process optimization CNC programming and troubleshooting Tooling design and workholding optimization
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