Manufacturing Engineer III

S&C Electric Company • Palatine, IL

15h • $96,514 - $127,886 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer III leads manufacturing engineering projects with minimal oversight, often implementing new machines or rebalancing production lines. The role requires strong technical expertise and project management skills, including subject matter knowledge in tooling, automation, and programming. The engineer also mentors junior engineers and collaborates across departments.

The position is onsite at S&C Electric’s Palatine facility, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The estimated annual base salary range is $96,514–$127,886. The role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan, subject to eligibility criteria.

S&C Electric is an employee-owned company focused on advancing safe, reliable, and resilient electrical-grid infrastructure. It has been 100% employee-owned since 2012 and has more than 3,500 team members. The company describes its culture as inclusive and collaborative, with talent-development programs and leadership involvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience specific to machining, such as Machining Process Engineer or CNC Process Engineer.
• Proven ability to improve KPIs related to machining quality and productivity.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and work with machinists and CNC programmers, including speeds and feeds and offsets.
• Ability to work with tool designers and the CNC team to improve workholding and tooling selection.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate across organizational levels on supply-chain, production, and manufacturing concepts.
• Interpersonal skills to build trusting, respectful relationships and foster collaboration with a diverse audience.
• Strong written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical customers.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
• Organizational, planning, and coordination skills to manage internal and external resources and competing demands.
• Business judgment and analytical skills, including using and analyzing data to inform actions, solve complex problems, and support learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.
• Computer proficiency and data-analysis skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Power BI or similar systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering projects from design through implementation, including equipment installation and process redesign; define scope, manage timelines, and coordinate internal departments and external suppliers.
• Design and document manufacturing processes, standards, and tooling; analyze production data and implement improvements to safety, quality, design, cost, efficiency, and reliability.
• Develop and implement specialized tools and machines for fabrication and assembly, applying PLC and programming knowledge to support automation and technological integration.
• Manage equipment upgrades and replacements, engage directly with suppliers, and ensure equipment meets performance, safety, and ergonomic standards.
• Collaborate across production, maintenance, product engineering, and quality; serve as a technical resource and liaison across teams.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers through informal learning sessions and project collaboration, fostering team development and knowledge sharing.
• Lead practical problem-solving efforts to address safety, quality, and efficiency issues; implement sustainable corrective actions and communicate decisions to production teams.
• Understand and comply with applicable company policies and rules.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Group life insurance
• Optional supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Family-forming benefits, including adoption and fertility support
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Paid holidays and company shutdown days
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Other leaves
• Paid parental time
• Military leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with traditional and Roth options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component, with annual company contributions for eligible participants
• Annual incentive plan, subject to eligibility criteria

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior