Engineer II, Quality Continuous Improvement

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric Corp is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Bengaluru. The role focuses on leading end-to-end process improvements across front-office and back-office activities, aligning people, processes, and technology to improve consistency and customer experience worldwide.

You will work hybrid with initial onsite training, collaborating with Europe and North America teams as needed, and travel occasionally for training or conferences.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in engineering, quality management, and continuous improvement projects.
• 7QC Tools, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, FMEA, SPC, QFD, Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Engineering CAD tools and related applications knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process and quality improvement for the Engineering domain.
• Serve as quality champion, analyze data, drive initiatives to improve engineering/quotes quality and customer satisfaction.
• Apply Lean methods to address complex opportunities with simple solutions.
• Identify constraints and collaborate to implement effective solutions.
• Align Order Execution processes across all project engineering teams.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

7QC Tools

FMEA

SPC

VSM

Quality Management

Communication Skills

Education

BE/BTech in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

PDM

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Role Summary: This position is responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts across a diverse landscape, aligning front-office and back-office people, processes, and technology to transformour Project Engineering & Quotations domainto gain consistency in practicesandcustomer experience worldwide, while optimizing across operations, specialized support, system-wide governance, and continuous improvement.

This position reports to: Engineering Excellence Manager, GTA*, Bangalore, India

Dotted line reports to: Global Quality Leaders, NAM & Europe

Work location: Electronic City Phase-2, Bangalore. Location

Work Category: Hybrid (onsite for initial months until training & alignment). Flexible hours. Position requires 1-2hrs regular collaboration with Europe/North American teams after 5PM IST.

Travel: Very Minimal. However, candidate should be willing to travel domestically and internationally for training/conferences, if required.

Career Path:

QBCT2 – Engineer I, Continuous Improvement

QBCT3 – Engineer II, Continuous Improvement

QBCT4 – Sr. Engineer I, Continuous Improvement

QBCT5 – Sr. Engineer II, Continuous Improvement

QBCT6 – Principal Engineer, Continuous Improvement

*GTA (Global Technology Alliance) is an engineering program under the Energy Management | Power Systems | ETO Business of Schneider Electric. GTA has ~400 Electrical & Mechanical Engineers that offer Engineering Services (Quotations, Order Engineering, Product enhancement/maintenance, Electrical CAD Content Creation etc.) to the ETO (Engineer to Order) plants of Schneider Electric in North America, Europe, India etc. The team continues to grow in numbers and expand its footprint to serve other geographies, which demands a need for dedicated leaders for Continuous Improvement & Quality.

What do you get to do in this position?

Process & Quality Improvement

• Functional workstream leader for the Engineering domain with a focus on end-to-end order execution excellence.

• Serve as the Quality champion for your location — analyze OCN data andidentifyquality initiatives to deliver end-to-end engineering/quotesquality and customer satisfaction.

• Utilize Lean skills to address complex process opportunities with simple, effective solutions.

• Identifyconstraints to achieving goals and collaborate to find and implement effective solutions.

• Align Order Execution processes across all project engineering teams.

KPI Tracking & Performance

• Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria based on SPS principles.

• Audit and lead SPS (Schneider Performance System) Front End activities for the GTA Team.

• Drive results through others, resulting in tangible positive impacts on Key Performance Indicators.

Training, Knowledge & Development

• Identifytraining and development needs across thetotalengineering domain.

• Provide experience and exposure opportunities toleveragetheElectrifiercommunity, sharing of ideas, and best practices by leading the OE Communities of Practice.

• Build, deploy, and lead the quality strategy for the GTA team.

Stakeholder Management & Business Transformation

• Serve as the primary point of contact within the project execution domain to resolve barriers, implement solutions, and support continuous improvement.

• Work across several lines of business with multiple stakeholders.

• Develop andmaintainexcellent working relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Input into future tools, processes, and business transformation projects (Titan, SE Advantage, ACE OE, SEE XP, Central Scheduling/Loading).

• Be a SPOC between Global ETO CS&Q Vice President and 20+ ETO Global factories for tracking and reporting Customer Satisfaction & Quality KPIs.

Primary Skills and Qualifications

Skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on life experience as well as work experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

• Education & Experience

• BE/BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering (or equivalent — open to others if it suits therequirement).

• Proven experience in engineering, quality management, and continuous improvement projects.

• Quality & Continuous Improvement

• 7QC Tools, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, FMEA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Value Stream Mapping (VSM).

• Engineering Skills

• Knowledge of CAD, PDM, and associated engineering applications.

• Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated business acumen, time, and priority management skills.

• Ability to drive process and culture change in a mature organization with success in leading improvement activities and delivering results.

• Collaborative, proactive, and able to adapt to a dynamic and fast-changing environment.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills — ability to handle multiple assignments in parallel and prioritize effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and develop action plans toeliminatebarriers using problem-solving tools.

• Self-directed, reliable, and results-oriented — drives results both individually and through others.

Rewards designed for you

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page.

* Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

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