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Project Engineer

S&C Electric Company
United States, Illinois, Chicago
6601 North Ridge Boulevard (Show on map)
Dec 16, 2025

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

Hours

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $94,160 - $124,762. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Project Engineer (Manufacturing)!

Are you passionate about Project Engineering? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Lateral Automation Products Value Stream group. As a Project Engineer (Manufacturing), you'll be crucial in ensuring continued innovation and supporting our diverse team.

The Manufacturing Engineering team within the Lateral Automation Products Value Stream plays a critical role in driving innovation and operational excellence across our assembly processes. As a Project Engineer (Manufacturing), you will take ownership of assigned product lines, leading efforts to develop, implement, and continuously improve assembly processes that ensure safe, high-quality, efficient production. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with teams including Assembly, Quality Assurance, Production Planning, Product Engineering, Facilities, and Maintenance in a collaborative environment. You will report directly to the Manager - Manufacturing Engineering and contribute meaningfully to the success of the Lateral Automation Products Value Stream.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Specifying, developing, and procuring production equipment by applying validation planning methodologies, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and

    Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).

  • Designing efficient layouts and workstations to optimize flow of people, material, and information across the production environment.

  • Leading hands-on root cause analysis and problem solving for assembly-related issues using structured 4-step problem solving techniques.

  • Creating and maintaining comprehensive assembly process documentation for fuse products, including process flow diagrams, process specification

    procedures (SOPs/work instructions), routings, and value stream maps.

  • Playing a key role in quality and risk management by contributing to PFMEAs, assembly control plans, inspection specification procedures, and statistical

    process control (SPC) systems.

  • Leverage data analysis and process control principles to monitor and improve assembly performance, implement automated solutions, and ensure consistent

    product quality through advanced control technologies.

  • Collaborating cross-functionally with design, quality, and production teams to ensure seamless integration of new equipment and processes.

  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity within the Lateral Automation Value Stream.

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Engineering Technology preferred).

  • Experience in a medium/high volume manufacturing environment for mechanical systems.

  • Experience with assembly tooling, equipment, and process documentation.

  • Working knowledge of process control principles and statistical analysis for monitoring and improving assembly performance.

  • Familiarity with automation technologies for assembly (robotics, vision systems, or material handling).

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools (Excel advanced functions; Power BI preferred).

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with large groups to obtain alignment.

  • Strong collaboration skills to work across multiple teams and solve complex problems.

  • Goal orientated, emotional intelligence, and resilience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

  • Exposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

Major Physical Demands:

  • Standing: Many tasks are performed in a standing position.

  • Lifting: Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 40 pounds.

  • Walking: Moderate walking of distances up to 1 mile around the S&C Campus.

  • Carrying: Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 25 lbs.

  • Pushing: Occasional use of a cart, pushing to move parts a moderate distance.

  • Pulling: Occasional use of a cart, pulling to move parts a moderate distance.

  • Bending: Occasional bending and crouching required to perform a variety of tasks.

  • Reaching: Occasional need for full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees to reach for items.

  • Handling: Occasional handling of parts and tools to perform a variety of tasks.

  • Environment: Consists of time spent both in an office environment and on the production floor.

Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions.

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.

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