Manufacturing Quality Engineer III

S&C Electric Company; Palatine (IL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Palatine, IL seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer III to lead quality projects, improve processes, and drive reliability across manufacturing. You’ll bridge manufacturing and quality teams and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Required: a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5–7 years in quality engineering for manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, GD&T knowledge, and strong data analytics (Power BI, Minitab).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5–7 years of progressive quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Six Sigma Green Belt; GD&T and ISO 9001 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement projects and drive process enhancements.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure compliance.
• Support efforts to reduce the cost of quality and implement preventive measures.

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical analysis

Six Sigma Green Belt

GD&T

ISO 9001

Power BI

Minitab

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

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 (Mon-Fri) On Site Palatine, IL Location

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 $96.514-$127,886.88. 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 Manager – Manufacturing Quality Engineer III!

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer III is responsible for managing quality-focused projects aimed at improving manufacturing processes and product reliability. This role acts as a liaison between manufacturing and quality teams, driving initiatives to enhance performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Improvement Projects: Lead and execute projects that address manufacturing quality issues and optimize processes.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, develop solutions, and track progress.
• Problem Solving Support: Support major problem-solving efforts related to production quality, acting as a key contributor and knowledge source for the functions.
• Customer Escape Containment: Contribute to customer escape containment and resolution activities by analyzing defects, implementing corrective actions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing quality.
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Reduction: Support efforts to reduce the cost of poor quality (COPQ), participating in production stop and stop-ship events, assisting with root cause analysis, and implementing corrective measures to enhance quality performance.
• Documentation Review: Review prints and acceptance criteria for accuracy, assisting with defect identification, disposition, and deviation processes to ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Process Optimization: Develop and refine manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
• Quality Support & Collaboration: Provide quality support for operations, working closely with production teams to address quality-related issues and drive continuous improvements. Support the resolution of complex quality issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement effective preventative measures.
• Metrics & Feedback Utilization: Utilize quality feedback and metrics to identify opportunities for design and process improvements, driving data-driven decision-making across the company.
• 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, incorporating relevant advancements into the company’s approach to 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 or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required

What you’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar technical field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in quality engineering focusing on manufacturing quality within the electrical industry or a related industry.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or higher.
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of statistical analysis/SPC.
• Demonstrated track record of supporting large-scale quality improvement projects. Proven ability to solve quality problems and implement effective process improvements.
• Sound knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001.
• Demonstrated 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 project management skills, able to successfully lead small project teams through challenges.
• Sound organizational and multitasking skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment.
• Sound attention to detail with an analytical mindset and good 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 amongst 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc), including excellent Excel skills and experience using Power BI.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Engineering or a similar technical field.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification from ASQ
• Sig Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Minitab proficiency

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].

No fixed deadline