Manufacturing Engineer III
S&C Electric · West Palm Beach, FL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $88k–$116k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 9+ years
- 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 West Palm Beach, FL. Equipment, Tooling & Capital Management: Drive hands-on technical support for production equipment and fixtures, including mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
- They ask for
- 9+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling
- Base pay
- $88k–$116k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Florida: typical posted base $71k–$131k. This one lists $88k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 27 live postings that list pay, out of 91 manufacturing engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 90 other live manufacturing postings in Florida.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (9+ vs 5+)
Typical $71k–$131k, from 26 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 41%
- ✓ Tooling 40%
- ✓ Root cause 30%
- New product launch 26%
- ✓ Six Sigma 26%
- Machining 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at S&C Electric
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Manufacturing Engineer III at S&C Electric in other locations
S&C Electric lists this title in 3 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Palatine, IL · $97k–$128k
- Chicago, IL · $97k–$128k
Full description from S&C ElectricAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆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.
- ◆Operational Metrics & Decision Support: 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.
- ◆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.
- ◆Safety, Compliance & Knowledge Sharing: 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.
responsibilities
as assigned.
Required
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering.
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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) Onsite
- •Flexible start time
Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer III!
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.
Additional Functions
- •Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- •Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
- •Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
- •Other
Preferred
- +Master'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 Certification
- +Lean Manufacturing Certification
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.
- •Strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical issues into practical, sustainable solutions.
- •Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; 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 supervisio