Lead Methods Manager – Prefab Data Center Manufacturing

Schneider Electric Corp; Sant Boi de Llobregat; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work models

Development opportunities

Job summary

Schneider Electric Barcelona Prefab plant in Sant Boi de Llobregat is seeking a Methods & Maintenance Manager to lead the Methods function, industrialize new ETO projects from handover to shipment and ensure safe, on‑time delivery and target costs.

The role requires a degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in methods leadership, expertise in Lean and quality tools, and English (C1) and Spanish fluency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or similar.
• 5+ years of experience as a manager in methods, manufacturing / industrial engineering or continuous improvement, managing teams.
• Proven experience in industrialization and production ramp-up.
• Demonstrated experience in process audits (VDA, IATF, AS9100, ISO 9001 or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and engage the Methods organization (methods engineers, trainers, maintenance, cybersecurity and data roles), with full people management and budgetary accountability.
• Act as a member of the Plant Management Committee, contributing to the site strategy.
• Define the Methods roadmap and annual plan aligned with plant growth, capacity ramp-up and the Schneider Performance System.
• Own the Methods budget (OPEX and CAPEX), prepare investment cases and ensure the profitability of investments (ROI, payback).
• Ensure each team member operates under the correct standard job code and drive skills development, succession and career paths within the function.
• Lead the team of methods engineers dedicated to customer projects, ensuring the industrialization of each new ETO project from handover to shipment.

Skills

People management

Lean manufacturing

Industrial engineering

Continuous improvement

English proficiency

Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

PLM/PDM tools

Job description

Schneider Electric Barcelona Prefab plant in Sant Boi de Llobregat is seeking a Methods & Maintenance Manager to lead the Methods function, industrialize new ETO projects from handover to shipment and ensure safe, on‑time delivery and target costs.

The role requires a degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in methods leadership, expertise in Lean and quality tools, and English (C1) and Spanish fluency.