Manufacturing Engineer III

S&C Electric Company • West Palm Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Requirements

• 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

• 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

• S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP)

What This Job Offers

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