Project Engineer - Metallurgy & Materials Science

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Chicago seeks a Project Engineer to provide advanced metallurgical leadership for the analytical lab, guiding investigations and supplier qualification to improve product quality. This role commands strong collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, plus hands-on lab work and data-driven reporting.

The position emphasizes driving process improvements, maintaining safety and quality standards, and mentoring laboratory staff to support operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or closely related field.
• Progressive metallurgical engineering and materials analysis experience.
• Ability to lead investigations and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership for metallurgy and materials science in the analytical lab.
• Lead complex metallurgical investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Prepare technical reports and management summaries.
• Support qualification of new materials and processes.
• Develop and maintain lab procedures and test methods.
• Support equipment qualification and maintenance with vendors.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier quality teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality systems, and standards.

Skills

Metallurgical leadership

Materials analysis

Laboratory operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

SEM/EDS

XRF

Hardness testing

Optical microscopy

Job description

S&C Electric Company in Chicago seeks a Project Engineer to provide advanced metallurgical leadership for the analytical lab, guiding investigations and supplier qualification to improve product quality. This role commands strong collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, plus hands-on lab work and data-driven reporting.

The position emphasizes driving process improvements, maintaining safety and quality standards, and mentoring laboratory staff to support operational