Mechanical Quality Technologist (1st Shift) - Chicago, IL

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Available Shift

• 1st shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (Mon-Fri)
  • approx. 2 hours of OT each day
  • approx. 4 hours of OT each Saturday

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position in the United States can be found in the JOB INFO section below. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Quality Technologist!

In this job you will be responsible for performing in-process and final inspections of sub assembles and products per the appropriate standards and specifications. In this role, you will be required to apply the ISO-9001 standard to all S&C processes, ensuring adherence to Inspection Plans, Inspection Specification Procedures, and Process Specification Procedures, and document all inspection findings into Defect Collection system.

As a Mechanical Quality Technologist, you will be responsible for identifying any special requirements on the assembly being inspected and ensure that the product meets those special requirements. In addition, you will be required to be able to perform any specialized inspections within the process and be able to trainAssistant Mechanical Quality Technologists.

On a regular basis you will be interacting with production team members, engineering, and other members of QA. This position requires an understanding how to use a computer and the ability to search and locate standards and drawings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct analyses of in-process materials and finished goods checking for quality and that the product meets all requirements
• Monitor processes to ensure items are assembled according to item specifications, protocols and standard methods
• Interpret test results, such as rundown reports, and validate they conform to the specifications and control limits in place
• Complete all necessary documentation for the support of assembly and test procedures, including resistance tests, rundown reports, and data entry of assembly non-conformances in the Oracle Quality Collection Plan
• Ensure equipment is calibrated, validated, and maintained properly to ensure safety during operation of equipment
• Possess a good understanding of the product, quality processes and Quality Policy requirements
• Assist with training Assistant Mechanical Quality Technologists

What you'll Need To Succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Skillful technical communicator, both verbal and written communications
• Skilled in computer programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Oracle
• Proficient in math
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to maintain accurate inspection records / Document checking
• Ability to ensure inspected product meets company and customer specifications
• Two or more years of assembly inspection experience
• Ability to identify and inspect for special assembly requirements
• Ability to read and comprehend part drawings, Bills of Material, Sales Orders, & Technical Documents
• Ability to use a computer to search for drawings, standards, and any other documentation required to perform the necessary inspection
• Ability to provide technical support for process auditors and leadership
• Able to train Assistant Mechanical Quality Technologists

Preferred:

• An Associate degree or Certificate in a Technical Discipline
• ASQ Certification and two or more years of Quality Assurance experience
• Intermediate understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Detail-oriented individual with a strong quality focus
• Proficient MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Experience working with Quality Management Systems
• Mechanical skills, ability to use specialized tools (Ultrasonic Thickness Meter)
• Flexibility to change start and stop times on short notice as needed
• Individual seeking support, quality training, and opportunities to advance

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.

No fixed deadline