Mechanical Engineer II

SC Electric Company•Chicago, IL

58d•$85,580 - $113,452•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 Are you passionate about Product Engineering? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Underground-Product Engineering department. As a Mechanical Engineer II, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. S&C is the specialist in high-voltage switching, protection and control, providing products for the electric power industry since 1911. Product Engineering - Underground is responsible for S&C's underground distribution products, including PMG, Vista UDS, and Vista SD. In this position you will report to the Assistant Manager - Product Engineering in the Underground group. Your primary responsibilities will be to provide engineering support to sourcing projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, or relevant experience.
3-5 years of experience in product engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or sourcing environment.
Experience with PPAP and DFMEA.
Expert proficiency in CAD. Experience with Solid Edge preferred.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including casting, stamping, injection molding, etc.
Expert proficiency in GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Understanding of materials and design considerations based on environmental performance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

Ensure product and component designs are optimized for manufacturability, cost, and quality.
Collaborate with design teams to translate requirements into supplier-ready documentation.
Review and approve supplier proposals and engineering change requests.
Review and validate PPAP submissions from suppliers, ensuring alignment with design intent.
Support dimensional analysis, material certification, and functional testing as part of PPAP.
Drive resolution of PPAP-related issues and ensure timely approvals.
Work closely with sourcing, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers.
Participate in technical design reviews, and as needed in supplier assessments.
Maintain accurate records of design changes, PPAP approvals, and engineering tests.
Preparing detailed drawings used for purposes of supplier quotations, manufacturing, and final assembly.
Ensure compliance with internal standards.
Capture, share, and apply lessons learned to future projects.