Manufacturing Engineer (Welding)

S&C Electric; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Manufacturing Engineer (Welding) in Chicago, IL, where you will advance a safer and more resilient electrical grid. You will coordinate production welding projects, ensuring smooth operations and supporting a diverse team. Your role will involve developing welding procedures, leading projects, and implementing new technologies to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Welding Fabrication.
• Advanced knowledge of GMAW, GTAW, RSW processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in welding fabrication processes.
• Perform hands-on welding procedure development.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Welding

Tools

Roboplan

CAD design software

Job description

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 On-Site (Chicago, IL)

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 $85,580 - $113,451.8. 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 Manufacturing Engineer (Welding)!

Are you passionate about Engineering and Manufacturing? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Value Stream function. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

The Manufacturing Engineer-Welding will help coordinate and assist with production welding projects within Manufacturing Engineering. These may vary from welding procedure development, equipment set-up and programming, quality improvement, cost reduction and specification of Capital Expense equipment purchases. This position is for a self-motivated, goal-driven engineer who displays an aptitude in many aspects of manufacturing and welding technology and an ability to successfully drive projects to completion. This person will report to leadership within manufacturing engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and lead projects in the welding fabrication processes using the latest industry techniques to ensure processes are safe, efficient and effective. Use the concepts that incorporate Lean, 5-S and flow line concepts.
• Perform hands-on welding procedure development using procedure testing practices, visual, NDT and destructive testing methods.
• Provide written welding procedure specifications and documents, including WPS, quality control documents and work instructions.
• Perform set-up and programming of Automated welding process equipment including robotic welders. Ability to learn Cloos and Fanuc controller programming and functionality.
• Updating files and programs that support manufacturing processes because of design engineering changes including routings, BOM's, prints and machine programs.
• Actively lead teams in problem solving to drive results and improvements using structural team problem solving techniques such as A3 and Four-Step problem solving.
• Lead in the investigation and implementation of new welding technology / CapEX Projects to improve cost and efficiency of producing products.
• Assist in the day to day resolution of problems arising on the production floor.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, most notably internal customers and suppliers.
• Demonstrate commitment to meeting and supporting departmental, divisional and company goals/objectives/strategies.

What you’ll Need To Succeed:

Job Requirements (To select this job at a minimum you must have the following):

• Bachelor's Degree in Welding, Welding Technology, or other related Engineering field with a demonstrated knowledge of welding fabrication of 3 years or more.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the core competencies of Welding Fabrication.
• Advanced knowledge of industry welding processes including GMAW, GTAW, RSW and Stud Welding.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprint and CAD drawings including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).
• Familiarity with Robotic programming and its application with welding and fabrication processes.
• Technical knowledge of welding processes, equipment and support services and other relevant manufacturing activities.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to clearly present ideas in various forums.
• Familiarity with Tool Design and Tool Building and its application with welding and fabrication processes.

Preferred:

• CWI-Certified Welding Inspector
• CWEng-Certified Welding Engineer
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles and demonstrated implementation of lean principles & key performance indicators.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze operational metrics.
• Knowledgeable with Roboplan programming software.
• Understanding of CAD design software.

Major Physical Demands:

• Standing: Occasionally required to sit in a stationary position for hours at a time throughout the work day.
• Walking: Frequently walking throughout the facility.
• Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects.
• Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects.
• Observation/Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to differentiate between colors.
• Environment: Standard office.

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 law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].

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