Offer Industrialization Leader (OIL) – Data Centre Cooling

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is looking for an Offer Industrialization Leader (OIL) in Bengaluru, India. This role bridges R&D and Mass Production for data centre cooling solutions, ensuring scalable manufacturing processes are delivered efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, at least 5 years of experience in NPI or industrialization, and strong skills in project management. Join Schneider Electric for a dynamic work environment and an opportunity to lead critical cooling infrastructure developments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in NPI, process engineering, or factory industrialization within HVAC or industrial cooling.
• Strong project management experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design for Manufacturing and Assembly reviews for large‑scale cooling units.
• Define and implement the end‑to‑end industrial architecture.
• Own the industrialization budget and drive material productivity.
• Execute Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to mitigate risks.
• Coordinate with procurement and supplier quality teams.

Skills

Deep understanding of metal fabrication

Automated welding/brazing

Refrigerant handling/charging processes

Lean Manufacturing

PFMEA

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or production engineering

Job description

Job Title: Offer Industrialization Leader (OIL) – Data Centre Cooling

Position Summary

The Offer Industrialization Leader bridges the gap between R&D and Mass Production for critical cooling infrastructure (including Chiller, CDU, and CRAH/CRAC units). This role ensures that complex thermal and mechanical designs are seamlessly translated into scalable, robust, and cost-effective manufacturing processes, delivering high-quality, factory‑ready cooling solutions on time and at target cost.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) reviews for large‑scale cooling units, focusing on sheet metal fabrication, structural welding, copper piping/brazing networks, and electrical cabinet routing.
• Define and implement the end‑to‑end industrial architecture, including assembly line layout, specialized lifting/handling equipment, vacuum/leak testing stations, and final performance run‑test chambers.
• Own the industrialization budget (CAPEX/OPEX) and drive material productivity and component optimization to meet target recurring product costs.
• Execute Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to mitigate risks such as structural misalignments, electrical faults, and refrigerant/coolant loop leakage.
• Coordinate with procurement and supplier quality teams to industrialize local components and lead the final Production Readiness Review (PRR) to hand over a stable, high‑yield process to global factory operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Time‑to‑Market: 100% adherence to scheduled industrial milestone gate exits.
• Product Cost (Recurring): Achieve ≤ 100% of the target manufacturing cost defined at project kick‑off.
• Industrial CAPEX: Stay within ≤ 5% of the approved industrialization budget.
• First‑Pass Yield (Leak & Test): Achieve ≥ 98% First Pass Yield at pressure, vacuum, and electrical test bays within 30 days of production launch.
• Line Ramp‑Up Efficiency: Attain 100% target cycle time (Takt time) capability by the Final Industrial Gate.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or production engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years in NPI, process engineering, or factory industrialization within the HVAC, industrial cooling, or heavy electromechanical manufacturing sector.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of metal fabrication, automated welding/brazing, refrigerant handling/charging processes, and automated end‑of‑line testing. Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, APQP, and PFMEA.
• Project Management: Strong track record of leading cross‑functional teams (R&D, Quality, Procurement, Operations) in a matrix environment to clear rigorous stage‑gate governance.

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