Manufacturing Quality Engineer II

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,827 - 105,767; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid Parental Time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Chicago is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer II to establish and maintain quality control systems. The role involves investigating manufacturing quality issues and conducting audits to ensure compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in engineering with 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in quality engineering focusing on manufacturing quality.
• Experience in quality improvement projects and solving quality problems.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality control systems to ensure product specifications.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing quality issues.
• Conduct regular audits of manufacturing processes.

Skills

Quality improvement projects

Statistical analysis tools

GD&T knowledge

Multitasking skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Quality Engineer II!

Hours

8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Monday‑Friday) Onsite‑Chicago

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 $79,827 - $105,767. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Control Implementation: Establish and maintain quality control systems to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Issue Investigation: Identify, investigate, and resolve manufacturing quality issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Process Auditing: Conduct regular audits of manufacturing processes to verify compliance with established standards.
• Customer Escape Containment: Assist in customer escape containment and resolution processes by gathering data, analyzing defects, and contributing to corrective actions as part of a team.
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Reduction: Participate in COPQ metric implementation and improvements. Drive COPQ reduction and production stop activities by supporting root cause analysis and applying approved corrective measures.
• Documentation Review: Help verify accuracy in prints and acceptance criteria, contributing to defect identification, disposition, and deviation processes while adhering to established quality protocols.
• Quality Support & Collaboration: Provide quality support for operations, working closely with production teams to address quality‑related issues and drive continuous improvements.
• Metrics & Feedback Utilization: Utilize quality feedback and metrics to identify opportunities for design and process improvements.
• Team Support: Support other quality engineers in their work, setting standards and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the quality engineering team.
• Industry Trends & Innovation: Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, make improvement recommendations to leadership based on new insights.
• 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 or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar technical field.
• 3‑5 years of progressive experience in quality engineering focusing on manufacturing quality within the electrical industry or a related industry.
• Demonstrated experience in participating in quality improvement projects and supporting quality problem resolutions.
• Good knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Some experience with statistical analysis tools used for quality analysis.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001.
• Some experience in process analytics with a broad knowledge of quality tools and industry metrics.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
• Good organizational and multitasking skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced working environment.
• Rounded attention to detail with an analytical mindset and excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships among a diverse audience.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation). Able to liaise with key stakeholders outside the quality function in technical and non‑technical roles and present compelling information to achieve buy‑in.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) including excellent Excel skills and experience using Power BI.

Preferred

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.

Equal‑Opportunity Employment

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 [e-mail].

Benefits

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Formation Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support).
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).