Manufacturing Engineering Planning

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. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!Hours8:00 am-5:00 pm (Monday-Friday) Onsite Flexible start time CompensationAt 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. 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. Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer III! Are you passionate about Manufacturing Engineering? The Manufacturing Engineer III serves as the technical owner for manufacturing performance at the site, driving process excellence, production layout optimization, and equipment reliability with a high degree of autonomy. Using data‑driven and statistical methods, this role translates operational insights into sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and capacity in collaboration with cross‑functional and centralized engineering teams.Manufacturing Ownership & Strategy: Independently support manufacturing operations as the technical owner for assigned production areas. Lead process improvements, tooling updates, and production layout changes that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost with minimal supervision.Process, PSPSs & Layout Ownership: Own manufacturing PSPs, work instructions, build processes, and lead the design, modification, and implementation of production layouts, fixtures, and workstations. Take direct ownership of physical material flow from receiving inspection through production and final packaging to ensure efficient, ergonomic, and scalable manufacturing.Equipment, Tooling & Capital Management: Drive hands-on technical support for production equipment and fixtures, including mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems. Manage production line tooling strategy, configuration control, and support capital planning through equipment upgrades, replacements, and capital requisitions in alignment with current design standards.Troubleshooting & Corrective Action: Lead troubleshooting efforts for equipment, fixture, and test system issues. Perform root‑cause analysis, implement sustainable corrective actions, and engage centralized Maintenance Engineering when required.Equipment Installation & Validation: Support the installation, modification, and validation of production fixtures and electrical and hi‑pot test equipment to ensure safety, compliance, and process capability.Develop and leverage production metrics, KPIs, and analytical tools to monitor yields, capacity, cost, and process capability. Use operational data to identify trends, define leading indicators, and provide actionable, predictive insights that guide improvement priorities and inform leadership decision‑making.Drive interdepartmental collaboration to align engineering efforts with production, maintenance, product engineering, and quality objectives. Serve as a technical resource and liaison across teams.Promote and implement safety, ergonomic, and compliance improvements across tools, equipment, and workstations. Maintain technical documentation and provide guidance or informal training to support production teams.Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required. Education & Certification/Licenses Required Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering.PreferredMaster's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience. Technical coursework or certifications related to industrial equipment, controls, or maintenance technologies.Project Management Professional (PMP) Six Sigma Green Belt CertificationLean Manufacturing CertificationWhat you need to succeed:4-9 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production support, or industrial equipment environments.Strong hands-on experience with mechanical and pneumatic systems.Working knowledge of electrical systems, test equipment, and safe troubleshooting practices.Advanced ability to apply statistical analysis to optimize production workflows, process performance, and production layouts.Experience using data-driven methods to identify root causes, prioritize improvement opportunities, and validate corrective actions.able to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams.Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute work independently, managing multiple initiatives without close supervision.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Power BI or similar), including strong data analysis and visualization skills. PreferredFamiliarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) and other advanced statistical tools to drive process and equipment improvements.Formal electrical safety training (e.g., NFPA 70E, OSHA Electrical Safety) with practical experience supporting or operating hi‑pot test equipment under documented qualification procedures.Exposure to production equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, or equipment standardization initiatives.Formal technical coursework, industry certifications, or equivalent professional training related to industrial equipment, automation, electrical controls, or maintenance and reliability technologies. Occasionally required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment.Infrequently ascending or descending ladders/stairs/scaffolding/ramps/poles.Communication: Continuously required to talk and hear in person and by phone/conference calls.Travel: Infrequently required to travelEnvironmental & Hazardous ConditionsContinuously working indoors/outdoors in an air-conditioned/non-air-conditioned office/manufacturing/site-based environment.Occasionally exposed to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/radiation/lasers/other, etc.Occasionally exposed to low/moderate/high noise levels including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic etc.Occasionally working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns/other etc.I understand that the responsibilities, duties, and essential functions of this job may change on a temporary or ongoing basis according to the Company’s needs or business decisions and that, if so, I may be required to perform additional duties, responsibilities, and functions. SC25#LI-JM1In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. 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 Forming Benefits (i.e., Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military LeaveRetirement 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; In the (Engineering, Design) department, we are responsible for creatively addressing customers' needs, pioneering industry changes, and understanding each step, from R&D to production. We strive to not only solve the unique challenges our customers face today, but to create breakthrough technologies enabling them to effectively navigate the demands of the grid of tomorrow. As S&C innovates for reliability, progress, and longevity, our work continues S&C's legacy of creating game-changing technology and advancing the energy industry.