Manufacturing Engineer III

S&C Electric Company • West Palm Beach, FL

11d • $87,740 - $116,261 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer III serves as the technical owner for manufacturing performance at the site, driving process excellence, production layout optimization, and equipment reliability with a high degree of autonomy. Using data‑driven and statistical methods, this role translates operational insights into sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and capacity in collaboration with cross‑functional and centralized engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering.
• 4–9 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production support, or industrial equipment environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, test equipment, and safe troubleshooting practices.
• Advanced ability to apply statistical analysis to optimize production workflows, process performance, and production layouts.
• Experience using data-driven methods to identify root causes, prioritize improvement opportunities, and validate corrective actions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical issues into practical, sustainable solutions.
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute work independently, managing multiple initiatives without close supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Power BI or similar), including strong data analysis and visualization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Technical coursework or certifications related to industrial equipment, controls, or maintenance technologies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Lean Manufacturing Certification
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) and other advanced statistical tools to drive process and equipment improvements.
• Formal electrical safety training (e.g., NFPA 70E, OSHA Electrical Safety) with practical experience supporting or operating hi‑pot test equipment under documented qualification procedures.
• Exposure to production equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, or equipment standardization initiatives.
• Formal technical coursework, industry certifications, or equivalent professional training related to industrial equipment, automation, electrical controls, or maintenance and reliability technologies.

Responsibilities

• Independently support manufacturing operations as the technical owner for assigned production areas.
• Lead process improvements, tooling updates, and production layout changes that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost with minimal supervision.
• Own manufacturing PSPs, work instructions, build processes, and lead the design, modification, and implementation of production layouts, fixtures, and workstations.
• Take direct ownership of physical material flow from receiving inspection through production and final packaging to ensure efficient, ergonomic, and scalable manufacturing.
• Drive hands-on technical support for production equipment and fixtures, including mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Manage production line tooling strategy, configuration control, and support capital planning through equipment upgrades, replacements, and capital requisitions in alignment with current design standards.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for equipment, fixture, and test system issues.
• Perform root‑cause analysis, implement sustainable corrective actions, and engage centralized Maintenance Engineering when required.
• Support the installation, modification, and validation of production fixtures and electrical and hi‑pot test equipment to ensure safety, compliance, and process capability.
• Develop and leverage production metrics, KPIs, and analytical tools to monitor yields, capacity, cost, and process capability.
• Use operational data to identify trends, define leading indicators, and provide actionable, predictive insights that guide improvement priorities and inform leadership decision‑making.
• Drive interdepartmental collaboration to align engineering efforts with production, maintenance, product engineering, and quality objectives.
• Serve as a technical resource and liaison across teams.
• Promote and implement safety, ergonomic, and compliance improvements across tools, equipment, and workstations.
• Maintain technical documentation and provide guidance or informal training to support production teams.
• 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.

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
• Family Forming Benefits (i.e., 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 and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component
• Annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic)

What This Job Offers

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