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S&C Electric Company

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

S&C Electric Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Manufacturing Quality Engineer at

S&C Electric Company

Base Pay Range $85,580.00/yr - $113,451.80/yr

Hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon‑Fri) On‑Site

Compensation Competitive and equitable pay based on performance, skills, and experience. Annual base salary range $85,580.00 – $113,451.80, with eligibility for S&C’s Annual Incentive Plan.

Job Description As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real‑world impact, helping transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. You’ll advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid, and our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic quality support: Lead organization‑wide initiatives to improve manufacturing quality processes, directly impacting primary quality KPIs.

Complex problem solving: Resolve complex manufacturing quality issues by identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.

Customer escape containment: Drive containment and resolution processes by implementing corrective actions and collaborating with production, supply chain, and engineering teams.

COPQ reduction: Coordinate production stop/stop‑ship activities, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to reduce the cost of poor quality.

Documentation review: Review prints, acceptance criteria, defects, and disposition processes to uphold quality standards.

Advanced quality tools implementation: Deploy improved quality methodologies and support operations leadership.

Project leadership: Manage large‑scale quality improvement projects across multiple departments.

Quality support & collaboration: Provide high‑level support for operations and lead complex quality issue resolution.

Metrics & feedback utilization: Use metrics to identify opportunities for design and process improvements.

Mentorship & team support: Coach and delegate work to other quality engineers.

Industry trends & innovation: Monitor trends and incorporate advancements into quality engineering.

Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules.

Additional Functions

Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Attend in‑person or virtual meetings as requested.

Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a similar technical field.

1–3 years of progressive experience in quality engineering focusing on manufacturing quality within the electrical industry or a related industry.

Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack‑up analysis.

Track record of leading and completing large‑scale quality improvement projects; six‑sigma experience preferred.

Knowledge of QMS, including ISO 9001.

Experience in process analytics with quality tools and industry metrics; six‑sigma experience preferred.

Support RMA/Non‑conforming material/Rejects (NMR) activities with inter‑departmental coordination.

Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration across diverse audiences.

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening, presentation).

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Power BI.

Preferred

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification from ASQ.

Environmental and Hazardous Conditions

Occasional work indoors/outdoors in various office or manufacturing environments.

Infrequent exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals, radiation, vibration, grease, oil, lasers, and other hazards.

Occasional noise exposure from machinery and vehicles.

Infrequent contact with energized equipment and exposure to extreme weather or temperatures.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits—medical, dental, vision, health‑care, and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts; health savings account; group life insurance; supplemental life; AD&D; wellness resources; Employee Assistance Program; family‑forming benefits.

Leave benefits—vacation, sick, paid holidays, company shutdowns, short‑term and long‑term disability, other leaves, paid parental time, military leave.

Retirement benefits—401(k) plan, ESOP.

About Us S&C Electric has been transforming electricity delivery since 1909. From the invention of the liquid power fuse to today’s resilient grid, we innovate to meet the demands of a changing climate.

About the Team In Production Operations/QA we maintain the company’s reputation for quality products, integrating cutting‑edge technology and maintaining high standards.

S&C Electric is committed to equal‑opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.

No fixed deadline.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Utilities, Appliances, Electrical, Electronics Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing

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