Project Engineer-Mold Design

S&C Electric Company • Chicago, IL

83d • $85,580 - $113,420

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

• BS degree from an accredited university majoring in Mechanical Engineering or a related major.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment involving processes and tools.
• Strong drafting skills with experience in 3D CAD modeling (SolidEdge preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and presentation skills, including ability to map out projects, prioritize workloads and maintain documentation.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work with people in a production/plant environment.
• Proficiency in the use of PC using Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality engineering support to the operations team towards achieving the target yield and scrap goals by identifying and resolving operations issues.
• Improve operational efficiency and reliability through continuous improvement of processes, tools/equipment, manufactured products, and automation.
• Design and create drawings and models for new tooling/fixture/mechanical systems or improvements to the existing tooling/fixture/mechanical systems according to manufacturing needs using a 3D CAD modelling software.
• Write detailed specifications for the tooling/process design sought for effective translation during request for quote, procurement, build, installation, and start up.
• Effectively plan, coordinate, and supervise tooling/process equipment installation and startup.
• Conduct experiments, collect and analyze process data using statistical tools, write clear, concise engineering test reports describing the test procedures, results, analyses, and conclusions.
• Create instruction bulletins or process specification procedures for standard work practices related to manufacturing tooling/processes.
• Occasionally, provide support to the maintenance team in troubleshooting process, tool, and equipment problems.
• Occasionally, collaborate with research and development team on new product development efforts and needs.
• Occasionally, qualify new tooling/process for manufacturing by performing dimensional analysis on the manufactured product.
• Occasionally, visit tooling/equipment suppliers to test tooling/equipment during Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Occasionally, run computer simulations for thermal analysis of tooling and product during injection molding process.
• Support and mentor fellow team members in the candidate's area of expertise.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable compensation.
• Transparency in pay practices.
• Annual incentive plan (AIP) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree