GM Manufacturing Engineering

Schneider Electric Corp; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country-specific programs may be avail

Job summary

Schneider Electric in India is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead optimization of production systems and maintenance strategies, guiding teams toward innovative solutions and measurable improvements.

You will champion continuous improvement, develop preventive maintenance programs, and align resources with strategic priorities while ensuring safety and quality standards. This role offers impact, growth, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability to set direction and manage teams with confidence and clarity.
• Creative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives on solving complex operational challenges.
• Strategic vision paired with tactical execution to balance immediate needs with long-term goals.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to influence stakeholders across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee teams responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing and maintenance systems.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts that boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance equipment performance.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs while resolving complex technical challenges.
• Direct resources and tactical operations in alignment with strategic business priorities.

Skills

Influencing Skills

Drives for Results

Change Management

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Process Optimization

Automation Integration

Quality Control & Inspection

Lean Methodology

Job description

Job Description

Join us as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager and lead the charge in optimizing production systems and maintenance strategies. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence while guiding talented teams toward innovative solutions that make a real impact.

What will you do?

• Oversee teams responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing and maintenance systems
• Champion continuous improvement efforts that boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance equipment performance
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs while resolving complex technical challenges
• Direct resources and tactical operations in alignment with strategic business priorities

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Influencing Skills — advanced level; guiding cross-functional teams toward shared operational goals
• Drives for Results — advanced level; delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and performance
• Change Management — intermediate level; leading teams through process transformations and system upgrades
• Continuous Improvement — intermediate level; implementing lean practices that optimize workflows
• Manufacturing Process Optimization — intermediate level; analyzing production systems to enhance output quality
• Automation Integration — intermediate level; incorporating automated solutions into manufacturing operations
• Quality Control & Inspection — intermediate level; ensuring products meet performance and safety standards
• Lean Methodology — intermediate level; applying lean principles to reduce waste and improve productivity

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Proven leadership ability to set direction and manage teams with confidence and clarity
• Creative, solutions-focused mindset that thrives on solving complex operational challenges
• Strategic vision paired with tactical execution to balance immediate needs with long-term goals
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to influence stakeholders across all levels

What's in it for me?

• High-impact role where your leadership shapes manufacturing performance and business success
• Dynamic, collaborative culture that encourages innovation and values your expertise
• Opportunities for professional growth through training, mentorship, and challenging projects
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and a supportive work environment

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• Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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