VIE - Methods Engineer - Uccle

Schneider Electric; Ukkel; Sur place; EUR 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Schneider Electric Belgium seeks a VIE Methods Engineer to drive a major industrial transformation within a digital Supply Chain roadmap. You will help deploy MES for production management and enable traceability, design manufacturing methods, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align with SAP S/4HANA standards.

The role emphasizes international collaboration, process workshops, and hands-on exposure to Lean manufacturing in a global leader.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or engineering degree in a relevant field.
• Internship or apprenticeship experience in Industrial Methods, Manufacturing or Digitalization.
• Strong interest in digital technologies and manufacturing transformation.

Responsabilités

• Support deployment of a standard MES solution for production management.
• Lead integration of a Quality module within the MES for end-to-end traceability.
• Design and optimize methods and production systems balancing efficiency and Lean principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Production, Planning, Quality, Warehouse, IT, and PM.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in design workshops to define To-Be processes aligned with SAP S/4HANA standards.

Connaissances

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

English proficiency

Dutch language

Formation

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Outils

MES software

MS Office

Description du poste

Join Schneider Electric Belgium and play a key role in a major industrial transformation program. As part of our digital Supply Chain roadmap and the introduction of a new Medium Voltage product range, our Local Adaptation Center in Belgium is deploying a strategic SAP S/4HANA migration, combined with the implementation of a standard Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to enhance operational performance, quality management, and digital traceability.

As a VIE Methods Engineer, you will contribute directly to this transformation, working in close collaboration with local operational teams and international support functions.

Your Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Strategic SAP S/4HANA Migration Project Leader and integrated within the site's Industrial Methods team, you will:

• Support the deployment of a standard MES solution for production management and performance monitoring.
• Lead the integration of a Quality module within the MES to enable end-to-end digital traceability across manufacturing processes.
• Design and optimize manufacturing methods and production systems, balancing efficiency, ergonomics, industrial capacity, and Lean principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Planning, Quality, Warehouse, IT, and Project Management.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in process design workshops to define target operating models ("To-Be") processes and ensure alignment with SAP S/4HANA standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Master's Degree or Engineering Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial IT, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Initial experience through internships, apprenticeships in Industrial Methods, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Industrial Digitalization, or related areas.
• Strong interest in digital technologies, industrial systems, and manufacturing transformation.
• Analytical mindset with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic international environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to work across multiple functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Previous exposure to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is considered a strong advantage.
• English: Professional working proficiency (required)
• Dutch: A plus

This VIE assignment offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a large-scale industrial digital transformation, combining SAP S/4HANA deployment, Smart Manufacturing, MES implementation, Lean Manufacturing, and cross-functional project management within a global industrial leader. You will work on impactful projects that shape the future of manufacturing operations while developing valuable international experience.

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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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