Project Engineer

Summary

S&C is a leading specialist in electric power switching, protection, and control with a vision to empower people to transform the grid. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power transmission and distribution.

The Polymer Products operations at S&C is a world leader for manufacturing medium voltage epoxy insulation products. The engineering team at Polymer Products supports operations team to achieve the yield goals through process controls, mold designs, and trainings; seeks continuous improvement with manufacturing processes, mold designs, tools, and equipment through improvement and capital projects; addresses and resolves quality concerns observed with manufactured products through problem-solving activities; and supports new product/process development through design, procurement, installation, and startup.

The candidate considered for this position will work on-site at S&C Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois supporting the Polymer Products process engineering team and report to the Assistant Manager-Manufacturing Engineering.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide high quality engineering support to the operations team towards achieving the target yield and scrap goals by identifying and resolving operations issues.
• Improve operational efficiency and reliability through continuous improvement of processes, tools/equipment, manufactured products, and automation.
• Design and create drawings and models for new tooling/fixture/mechanical systems or improvements to the existing tooling/fixture/mechanical systems according to manufacturing needs using a 3D CAD modelling software.
• Write detailed specifications for the tooling/process design sought for effective translation during request for quote, procurement, build, installation, and start up
• Effectively plan, coordinate, and supervise tooling/process equipment installation and startup.
• Conduct experiments, collect and analyze process data using statistical tools, write clear, concise engineering test reports describing the test procedures, results, analyses, and conclusions.
• Create instruction bulletins or process specification procedures for standard work practices related to manufacturing tooling/processes.
• Occasionally, provide support to the maintenance team in troubleshooting process, tool, and equipment problems.
• Occasionally, collaborate with research and development team on new product development efforts and needs.
• Occasionally, qualify new tooling/process for manufacturing by performing dimensional analysis on the manufactured product.
• Occasionally, visit tooling/equipment suppliers to test tooling/equipment during Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Occasionally, run computer simulations for thermal analysis of tooling and product during injection molding process.
• Support and mentor fellow team members in the candidate's area of expertise.

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• BS degree from an accredited university majoring in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or a related major.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment involving processes and tools.
• Strong drafting skills with experience in 3D CAD modeling (SolidEdge preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and presentation skills, including ability to map out projects, prioritize workloads and maintain documentation.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to work with people in a production/plant environment
• Proficiency in the use of PC using Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing: Occasional standing on production floor for troubleshooting or equipment startup.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of production parts and tooling less than 50 pounds.
• Walking: Frequent walking throughout the facility both indoors and outdoors.
• Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects such as measuring equipment, prints, etc.
• Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects, possibly related to production support, startup work.
• Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects, possibly related to production support, startup work.
• Bending: Occasional bending during production support, startup work.
• Reaching: Infrequent reaching.
• Handling: Occasional handling of parts or tools, and hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Other: Frequent use of personal computer, keyboard, and monitor.

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