Manufacturing Engineer III

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Develop and implement specialized tools and machines for fabrication and assembly. Apply knowledge of PLC and programming to support automation and technological integration.
• Manage equipment upgrades and replacements, including direct engagement with suppliers. Ensure that the equipment meets performance, safety, and ergonomic standards.
• Drive interdepartmental collaboration to align engineering efforts with production, maintenance, product engineering, and quality objectives. Serve as a technical resource and liaison across teams.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers through informal learning sessions and project collaboration. Foster team development and knowledge sharing within the engineering group.
• 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.
• As part of the Global Business Systems Program, this role will also:
  • 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.
  • Act as the business process lead for Engineering-to-Manufacturing related change initiatives, partnering 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.
  • Identify inefficiencies, risks, and breakdowns across engineering and manufacturing workflows. Establish and monitor KPIs.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate across various levels of the organization related to supply-chain, production, and manufacturing concepts.
• Understanding of various manufacturing technologies and methods, preferably within the electronics manufacturing industry.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, fostering collaborative working relationships among a diverse audience.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation), able to partner and communicate with both technical and non-technical customers.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
• Strong organizational planning skills, 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 promote learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Power BI, or other similar systems, including strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Master's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (preferred).

Environmental & Hazardous Conditions

• Continuously working indoors/outdoors in an air-conditioned/non-air-conditioned office/manufacturing/site-based environment.
• Occasional exposure to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/lasers.
• Occasional exposure to low/moderate/high noise levels, including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic.
• Occasional work around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns.
• Infrequent exposure to wet/humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather) conditions.
• Infrequent work with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects.

Pay

The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $96,514 - $127,886.88. 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.

Schedule

8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday - Friday)

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).