Manufacturing Engineer III
S&C Electric · Palatine, IL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $97k–$128k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at S&C Electric (industrial) in Palatine, IL.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, CNC, Machining, Tooling
- Base pay
- $97k–$128k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $87k–$112k, from 34 postings that list pay.
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 CNC, Machining, Power BI / Tableau, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at S&C Electric
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: S&C Electric in Palatine
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Quality Engineer III · Quality · Senior
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.
- West Palm Beach, FL · $88k–$116k
- Chicago, IL · $97k–$128k
Full description from S&C ElectricAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key 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.
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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 (Mon-Fri, onsite at our Palatine facility)
Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer III!
Are you passionate about 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.
What you’ll Need To Succeed
- •Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- •5+ Years of experience in manufacturing engineering specific to machining (ie. Machining Process Engineer, CNC Process Engineer)
- •Proven ability to improve KPI’s related to both machining quality and productivity.
- •Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and work with machinists and CNC programmers (inc. speeds and feeds, offsets, etc).
- •Ability to work with tool designers and CNC team to improve workholding and tooling selection.
- •Great problem-solving skills and able to communicate across some levels of the organization related to concepts of supply-chain, production, and manufacturing.
- •Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
- •Great communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation), able to partner with and communicate with customers, both technical and non-technical.
- •Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
- •Good organizational planning, coordinating internal and external resources, and juggling key demands.
- •Sound business sense and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed actions, solve complex problems, and drive learning.
- •Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including the flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.
- •Great computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Power BI, or other similar systems. Including great data analysis skills
Preferred
- +Master's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
No fixed deadline
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