S&C Electric Company ยท 11 hours ago
Staff Manufacturing Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $151K/yr
7+ years expS&C Electric Company is a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry, seeking a dynamic individual to join their Engineering team as a Staff Manufacturing Engineer. In this role, you will lead complex projects, drive strategic planning, and mentor others, focusing on long-term improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
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Hiring Manager
Kevin DeWitt (CDR)
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale complex projects, such as relocating production lines across buildings or facilities. Organize cross-functional teams, define project scope, and manage execution across departments and facilities
Drive development and renovation standards for manufacturing processes, including equipment selection and purchasing strategies. Ensure alignment with long-term operational goals and safety, quality, design and cost metrics
Serve as a go-to expert for resolving high-impact, complex manufacturing challenges. Provide expertise across departments. Apply advanced problem-solving methodologies to drive sustainable improvements
Manage equipment upgrades and replacements, including direct engagement with suppliers. Ensure that the equipment now meets performance, safety, and ergonomic standards
Build and lead project teams composed of members from multiple departments. Coordinate efforts to ensure seamless integration of engineering solutions across the production system
Actively mentor and coach junior engineers and peers. Provide technical training and share expertise in specialized areas to build team capability and foster professional growth
Lead practical problem-solving (PPS) efforts to address safety, quality, and efficiency issues. Implement sustainable corrective actions and communicate decisions effectively to production teams
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
7- 9 Years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with proven experience in designing and implementing processes within a high-volume, high-mix, or semi-automated manufacturing environment
Great skills in effective problem-solving and leading project planning initiatives. Able to communicate across some levels of the organization related to concepts of supply-chain, production, and manufacturing
A great understanding of various manufacturing technologies and methods, preferably within the electronics manufacturing industry
Great interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience
Great communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation), able to partner with and communicate with customers, both technical and non-technical
Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function
Good mentoring and coaching skills to assist lower-level engineers and act as a technical knowledge mentor
Good organizational planning, coordinating internal and external resources, and juggling key demands
Sound business sense and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed actions, solve complex problems, and drive learning
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including the flexibility to work extended hours when necessary
Great computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Power BI, or other similar systems. Including great data analysis skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Expertise in problem-solving methodologies such as 4SPS, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Leadership experience
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
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 (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic)
Company
S&C Electric Company
S&C Electric Company is a leading provider of switching, protection, and control solutions for electric power systems.
1001-5000 employees
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President and CEO
Aurelie Richard
Chief Financial and Strategy Officer
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