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Manufacturing Engineer III

S&C Electric · Chicago, IL

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Level
Senior
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$97k–$128k
Certification
Green Belt preferred
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at S&C Electric (industrial) in Chicago, IL. If applicable as part of the Global Business Systems Program, this role will also be responsible for.

They ask for
Green Belt preferred
Tools it names
PLC, Automation, Tooling, MES
Base pay
$97k–$128k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $97k–$134k. This one lists $97k–$128k.

Median of the low and high ends of 40 live postings that list pay, out of 75 manufacturing engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 74 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.

Base pay
About 13% above similar roles

Typical $87k–$112k, from 34 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 40%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 35%
  • ✓ Tooling 32%
  • ✓ Automation 32%
  • Lean 31%
  • New product launch 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Project Execution: Lead manufacturing engineering projects from design through implementation, including equipment installation and process redesign. Define scope, manage timelines, and coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers.
  • ◆Process Optimization : Design and document manufacturing processes, standards, and tooling. Drive improvements in safety, quality, design, and cost metrics by analyzing production data and implementing changes that enhance efficiency and reliability.
  • ◆Tooling & Automation Expertise: Develop and implement specialized tools and machines for fabrication and assembly. Apply knowledge of PLC and programming to support automation and technological integration.
  • ◆Equipment Management: Manage equipment upgrades and replacements, including direct engagement with suppliers. Ensure that the equipment now meets performance, safety, and ergonomic standards.
  • ◆Cross-Functional Collaboration: Drive interdepartmental collaboration to align engineering efforts with production, maintenance, product engineering, and quality objectives. Serve as a technical resource and liaison across teams.
  • ◆Team Development: Coach and mentor junior engineers through informal learning sessions and project collaboration. Foster team development and knowledge sharing within the engineering group.
  • ◆Problem Solving: Lead practical problem-solving (PPS) efforts to address safety, quality, and efficiency issues. Implement sustainable corrective actions and communicate decisions effectively to production teams.
  • ◆Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

If applicable as part of the Global Business Systems Program, this role will also be responsible for:

  • ◆Global Business System Team: Business Process Blueprinting & System Enablement: Lead end‑to‑end Engineering-to-Manufacturing process blueprinting by defining current and future state process flows, business rules, handoffs, and role ownership. Facilitate cross‑functional workshops across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, IT, and Operations, and translate approved designs into functional

requirements

and test scenarios. Serve as the E2M subject matter expert for ERP, PLM, MES, ensuring system configurations and integrations align with business process intent.

  • ✓Global Business System Team: Change Management, User Acceptance Testing & Business Readiness: Act as the business process lead for Engineering-to-Manufacturing related change initiatives, partnering closely with Change Management and Training teams to assess business impacts and adoption risks, define role‑based training needs, and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, and training materials. Lead business‑driven User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by defining scope, scenarios, and acceptance criteria, validating results, managing defect prioritization, and providing formal business signoff. Support cutover, go‑live, stabilization, and post‑go‑live adoption reinforcement to ensure sustained business outcomes
  • ✓Global Business System Team: Continuous Improvement & Performance Management : Identify inefficiencies, risks, and breakdowns across engineering and manufacturing workflows. Establish and monitor KPIs.

responsibilities

as assigned.

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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 (Monday-Friday)

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer III!

Are you passionate about Manufacturing Engineering? The Manufacturing Engineer III leads manufacturing engineering projects with minimal oversight, often implementing new machines or rebalancing lines. They provide strong technical expertise and project management skills. They are subject matter experts in tooling, automation, and programming, along with the ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across departments.

Global Business System Team: As part of the Global Business Systems this position owns and governs standardized Engineering-to-Manufacturing processes, ensuring engineering intent is consistently translated into safe, efficient, and scalable manufacturing operations. This position serves as a key process owner and subject matter expert, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, IT, change leaders, and the system integrator to execute process blueprinting, system enablement, change management, and user adoption.

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Additional Functions

  • •Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • •Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
  • •Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
  • •Other

What you’ll Need to Succeed

  • •5 plus years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
  • •Great problem-solving

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