Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

S & C Electric Company

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 154,968 - 205,332

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings

Vacation Time

Job summary

S & C Electric Company is hiring a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves leading teams for successful product integration, managing large-scale budgets, and ensuring manufacturing processes meet performance targets.

Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in manufacturing environments, strong project management skills, and be adept at collaborating with various teams to drive product innovations. Additional benefits include robust health, retirement, and leave benefits.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing.
Expertise in lean six-sigma manufacturing.
Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional project teams for product launches.
Develop project plans with product development.
Negotiate with suppliers to align goals.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process design

Project Management

Value stream mapping

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

DFMA (Design for Manufacture, Assembly and Automation)

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Job description

Principal AdvancedManufacturing Engineer

Chicago, IL, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The Principal Engineer (New Product Integration) is responsible for the execution of successful product release and delivery of the next generation of S&C products. This role will work as the hands‑on operations hub, leading cross‑functional teams and driving major projects to meet company targets. In this role, you will provide technical solutions to ensure a flawless transition from product concept through process implementation and manufacturing stability.

Compensation

Estimated annual base salary range: $154,968 - $205,332.6. Individual pay within this range is determined by performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and education. This role is eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP) subject to eligibility criteria.

Key Responsibilities

Lead cross‑functional project teams to execute release of next‑generation products and solutions.
Partner with product development to create and maintain project plans that launch scalable new products.
Collaborate with product design to ensure products meet Design for Manufacture, Assembly and Automation (DFMA) requirements.
Lead project team through Production Preparedness Process (3P) events to design, prototype, build, and implement manufacturing processes that meet SQDC performance targets.
Support identification, negotiation and selection of suppliers and vendor partners, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and company goals.
Mentor team members to improve competencies of Manufacturing Engineers and project teams.
Present project statuses to leadership using data‑driven analysis and recommend strategic changes when needed.
Own project capital budgets of $10M+ and manage cash flows to financial targets.
Collaborate and lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance engineering processes and improve customer satisfaction.
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.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Preferred: Master’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Certifications & Licenses

Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
Design for Manufacture, Assembly and Automation (DFMA)
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required

10+ years of experience delivering major new products to market within a high‑volume, high‑mix or semi‑automated manufacturing environment.
Expertise in value stream mapping, lean six‑sigma manufacturing, and process design.
Record of successfully integrating new products from spec development to quality and compliance validation.
Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills.
Strong organization, planning, and project management skills.
Business acumen and analytical skills with data‑driven decision making.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build trustful relationships.
Willingness to travel as required.

Physical Requirements

Sitting – continuously in a stationary position for hours at a time.
Walking – occasionally required to walk moderate distances across the campus.
Lifting – infrequently required to lift supplies weighing 5 to 20 pounds.
Observation/Eyesight – infrequently required to observe details at close range.
Communication – frequently required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls.
Travel – infrequent travel, potential overnight stays, and extended hours.

Environmental & Hazardous Conditions

Frequently working indoors in an office‑based environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 have a disability and need accommodation, please email TAsupport@sandc.com.

Benefits

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, Employee Assistance Program, and Family Formation Benefits (adoption and fertility support).
Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, 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 (ESOP) with traditional and Roth 401(k) options; ESOP contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings.

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