Staff quality engineer

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 On-Site (Palatine, IL)

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 is$124,960 - $165,572. 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 Staff Supplier Quality Engineer!

The Staff Supplier Quality Engineer is a subject matter expert responsible for driving supplier quality strategies across the organization. This role leads complex quality initiatives, influences supplier relationships, and ensures the highest standards are maintained throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Quality Expertise: Act as a trusted advisor in supplier quality to the business, providing technical expertise and fostering continuous quality improvement.
• Strategic Quality Initiatives: Lead high-impact quality improvement initiatives across multiple suppliers, driving process standardization and compliance.
• Advanced Root Cause Analysis: Oversee complex defect investigations, ensuring sustainable corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure supplier processes comply with applicable standards and certifications, such as ISO 9001.
• Quality Support & Collaboration: Provide high-level quality support for operations, working closely with Global Sourcing to address quality-related issues and drive continuous improvements. Lead the resolution of complex quality issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement effective preventative measures.
• Metrics & Feedback Utilization: Utilize quality feedback and metrics to identify opportunities for design and process improvements, driving data-driven decision-making across the company.
• Mentorship & Team Support: Coach, mentor, and delegate work to other quality engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the quality engineering team.
• Industry Trends & Innovation: Proactively monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating relevant advancements into the company’s approach to quality engineering.
• Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others. Other responsibilities as assigned.
  

What you’ll Need To Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar technical field/ Preferred: Master’s degree in Engineering or a similar technical field.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in quality engineering focusing on supplier quality within the electrical industry or a related industry.
• Expert knowledge of supplier quality systems, including APQP, PPAP, and Six Sigma tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale supplier quality programs.
• Expertise in statistical analysis tools used for quality analysis.
• In-depth understanding of supplier qualification processes and risk mitigation strategies.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
• Great project management skills, able to successfully lead project teams through ambiguity and constantly changing business needs.
• Sound organizational and multitasking skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment.
• Sound attention to detail with an analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
• Great communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation). Able to liaise with key stakeholders outside the quality function in technical and non-technical roles and present compelling information to achieve buy-in.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc), including excellent Excel skills and experience using Power BI.
• Preferred: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification from ASQ
• Preferred: Knowledge of metallic materials and metals processing, including finishing (plating, galvanizing, etc.)
• Preferred : Green or Black Belt
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting : Frequently required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based tasks.
• Walking: Frequently required to walk moderate distances across the S&C campus.
• Manual Dexterity : Occasionally required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate office productivity equipment.
• Ascending / Descending : Occasionally ascending or descending stairs.
• Observation/Eyesight: Occasionally required to observe details at close range, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.
• Communication : Continuously required to talk and hear or otherwise effectively communicate, in person and by phone/conference calls.
• Travel: Occasionally required to travel and work extended hours when necessary.

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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 [email protected] .

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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).