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Supplier Quality Engineer

S&C
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Job Description

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) On-Site

Compensation

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 Supplier Quality Engineer!

Are you passionate about Quality Assurance? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our QA department. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

The Quality Assurance organization provides a variety of services aimed at helping our internal customers, which include S&C leaders and team members, deliver superior quality to our customers. Quality planning, inspection, audit, quality information, quality improvement consulting, and quality communications are examples of the kind of services the organization provides.

Reporting to the Assistant Manager - Supplier Quality, this position will primarily be responsible for working with cross functional team members to identify and address quality issues related to electrical components and control systems. We are looking for a professional with experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or Electrical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Work with internal cross functional teams to review upcoming projects, current part quality, specifications, etc.
  • Work with suppliers to improve quality performance, implement process controls and reduce the cost of poor quality for suppliers and S&C.
  • Utilize Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools for new product, revisions, and / or supplier changes.
  • Utilize various Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies to develop key suppliers, product lines, and manage the project schedules of these activities.
  • Verify suppliers are continuously adhering to their Control Plan and standard operating procedures.
  • Problem-solve quality issues with the supplier, Sourcing, Product Engineering, and Production Operations staff to assure that Supplier Corrective Action Plans are developed and executed.
  • Provide input into Supplier Selection processes so that suppliers are awarded based on Total Cost of Ownership models rather than chosen solely for commercial reasons.
  • Perform supplier evaluations as part of cross-functional teams.
  • What you'll Need To Succeed :

    Required

  • BS in a Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics engineering or technical discipline.
  • Knowledge of mechanical parts and circuit board / PCBA manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of functional & ICT testing, failure analysis capability and environmental testing.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams
  • Demonstrated skill in effective problem-solving and communication across all levels of organization related to concepts of supplier quality, production and process controls.
  • Experience with various manufacturing technologies and methods.
  • Knowledge of NMR / NCR, DR, ECO, and SCAR processes. Experience with quality management system tools, APQP, and continuous improvement tools from Lean and Six Sigma Management Systems.
  • Strong collaboration, influencing, negotiation & conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficient in the use of mechanical, electrical and electronic inspection tools & equipment.
  • Excellent skills in data analysis and data management using Excel, Access, or other PC platform software

    Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions.

    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.

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    About Us

    In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

    With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

    S&C's deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

    S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply) :

  • Health and Welfare Benefits : Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
  • Leave Benefits : Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
  • Retirement Benefits : 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

    About the Team

    In (Production Operations / QA) we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, out team members, and our world.

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