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S&C Electric Company

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

Staff Mold Design Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment involving processes and tools.
  • Strong drafting skills and experience with 3D computer-aided design modeling; SolidEdge is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organization and presentation skills, including the ability to map projects, prioritize workloads, and maintain documentation.
  • Ability to work independently with limited to no supervision.
  • Ability to work with people in a production or plant environment.
  • Proficiency using a personal computer and Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and Access.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Required: a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university, majoring in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering major.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality engineering support to the operations team to achieve target yield and scrap goals by identifying and resolving operations issues attributed to tooling.
  • Improve operational efficiency and reliability through continuous improvement of processes, tools and equipment, manufactured products, and automation.
  • Design and create drawings and models for new tooling, fixtures, or mechanical systems, and improvements to existing tooling, fixtures, or mechanical systems, according to manufacturing needs using 3D computer-aided design modeling software.
  • Conduct design reviews for tooling, fixtures, or mechanical systems with management and relevant stakeholders, including those with limited or no technical knowledge, and recommend design paths.
  • Write detailed specifications for tooling or process designs to support request for quote, procurement, build, installation, and startup.
  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise tooling or process equipment installation and startup.
  • Conduct experiments, collect and analyze process data using statistical tools, and write engineering test reports describing test procedures, results, analyses, and conclusions.
  • Create instruction bulletins or process specification procedures for standard work practices related to manufacturing tooling and processes.
  • Occasionally support the maintenance team in troubleshooting process, tool, and equipment problems.
  • Occasionally collaborate with the research and development team on new product development efforts and needs.
  • Occasionally qualify new tooling or processes for manufacturing by performing dimensional analysis on manufactured products.
  • Occasionally visit tooling or equipment suppliers to test tooling or equipment during Factory Acceptance Testing.
  • Occasionally run computer simulations for thermal analysis of tooling and product during the injection molding process.
  • Support and mentor fellow team members in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with polymer molding or similar process machinery.
  • Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean and Six Sigma.
  • Experience with SolidEdge 3D computer-aided design modeling.

About the Company

S&C Electric Company

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

S&C Electric Company designs and delivers equipment and services that help modernize and protect the electric grid. Its products and solutions aim to make power delivery safer, more reliable, and resilient, enabling utilities to transform their infrastructure for a grid that operates with fewer outages and supports a sustainable energy future. The company builds on a century-long history, starting with the Liquid Power Fuse, and continues with a global, diverse workforce focused on grid modernization, protection, and control. What sets S&C apart is its combination of a long legacy of technology and strong customer service, paired with a broad portfolio of grid solutions that address both safety and reliability at scale. The firm’s goal is to empower the transition to an outage-free, sustainable electrical energy future by delivering robust, integrated products and services for the intelligent grid.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1911

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