Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 154,968 - 205,332; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Chicago is seeking a Principal Engineer for New Product Integration. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the execution and delivery of innovative S&C products.

The position requires over 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. The role offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in delivering products to market.
• Expertise in value stream mapping and process design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project team for new product releases.
• Create and maintain project plans with product development.
• Mentor Manufacturing Engineers and project teams.
• Manage project capital budgets over $10M.

Skills

Manufacturing expertise

Project management

Lean six sigma

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Master's in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

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. You will provide technical solutions to ensure a flawless transition from product concept through process implementation and manufacturing stability.

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 $154,968 – $205,332.6. 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

• New Product Process Integration: Lead cross‑functional project team of professional engineers and other supporting roles responsible for executing the release of the next generation of S&C products and solutions. Translate product requirements created from marketing, sales, and customer feedback into authored manufacturing process requirements that achieve the objectives of Production Operations.
• Product Development Team Partnership: Partner with product development team to create and maintain project plans for release of scalable new products that deliver innovative solutions for a safe, reliable, resilient electrical grid.
• Product Design Partnership: Partner with product design team to realize products that meet Design for Manufacture, Assembly and Automation (DFMA) requirements.
• Process Development and Validation: Lead project team through Production Preparedness Process (3P) events to design, prototype, build, and implement manufacturing processes capable of executing a production launch that meets SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance targets.
• Supplier Selection: Support identification, negotiation and selection of suppliers and other vendor partners needed to produce new products, providing expertise on process, equipment, and production requirements and ensuring alignment with customer expectations and company goals.
• Engineering Mentorship: Mentor team‑members, leveraging personal expertise and relevant experience to improve the competencies of Manufacturing Engineers and project teams.
• Project Reporting: Present project statuses to leadership using data driven analysis to inform process, equipment and production decisions. Oversee project and process objectives, recommending strategic changes when needed to meet deadlines.
• Budget Management: Own project capital budgets of $10M+, through identification and justification of manufacturing process expenditures and management of cash flows to financial targets.
• Continuous Improvement Activities: Collaborate and lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance the quality of engineering processes within the Manufacturing Engineering function and ensure results directly support improved customer satisfaction.
• Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• 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.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. (Required)
• Master's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. (Preferred)

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 demonstrated experience in delivering major new products to market within a high‑volume, high‑mix or semi‑automated manufacturing environment.
• Possess leading expertise in manufacturing and product engineering with deep subject‑matter expert knowledge in value stream mapping, lean six sigma manufacturing, and process design.
• Proven record of successfully and consistently integrating new products in a manufacturing environment from the initial phases of spec development to final stages of quality and compliance validation.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation); able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, from senior executives to support staff, and present compellingly to achieve buy‑in from executives, managers, and team members.
• Leading organizational, planning, and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources, creative problem‑solving when obstacles arise, and juggling a heavy volume of diverse projects, including both strategic and tactical assignments.
• Excellent business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem‑solve complex issues, and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional 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.
• Ability to travel as required.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting – Continuously required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk‑based tasks for hours at a time.
• Walking – Occasionally required to walk moderate distances across the S&C campus.
• Lifting – Infrequently required to solo lift supplies weighing from 5 to 20 pounds and some operation of hand carts.
• Observation / Eyesight – Infrequently required to observe details at close range, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.
• Communication – Frequently required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls.
• Travel – Infrequent travel and work extended hours. Potential to travel overnight.
• Environmental and Hazardous Conditions – Frequently working indoors in an office‑based environment.

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 including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming 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).

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].