Senior Engineer I, Manufacturing Process Quality

Schneider Electric Corp; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across our manufacturing operations. You will drive continuous improvement, implement quality culture, and partner with procurement to address quality issues.

This role emphasizes ensuring product reliability, managing changes for new lines, and upholding quality standards with data-driven methods such as PFMEA and root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience defining and implementing quality frameworks across manufacturing operations.
• Ability to conduct failure mode analyses to prevent defects.
• Strong data-driven problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Experience leading cross-functional quality initiatives with procurement and operations.
• Proven ability to coach and develop teams to build quality excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality assurance throughout the manufacturing lifecycle to minimize risk and maximize product reliability.
• Implement quality culture and continuous improvement practices across manufacturing facilities.
• Oversee change management for new manufacturing lines to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Partner with procurement and suppliers to address manufacturing quality issues and implement corrective measures.

Skills

Quality Strategy

PFMEA

Problem Solving

Process Auditing

Quality Management Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Change Management

Five Whys

Job description

Join us as a Senior Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring product excellence. You'll lead quality initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and shape the quality culture across our manufacturing operations.

What will you do?

• Drive quality assurance throughout the manufacturing lifecycle to minimize risk and maximize product reliability
• Implement quality culture and continuous improvement practices across manufacturing facilities
• Oversee change management for new manufacturing lines to ensure quality standards are maintained
• Partner with procurement and suppliers to address manufacturing quality issues and implement corrective measures

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Quality Strategy — expert level; defining and implementing comprehensive quality frameworks across manufacturing operations
• PFMEA — advanced level; conducting failure mode analysis to prevent defects before production
• Problem Solving — advanced level; resolving complex manufacturing quality issues using structured methodologies
• Process Auditing — advanced level; evaluating manufacturing processes to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities
• Quality Management Systems — advanced level; maintaining and optimizing QMS to meet regulatory and customer requirements
• Root Cause Analysis — advanced level; identifying underlying causes of quality issues and implementing sustainable solutions
• Change Management — advanced level; leading quality-focused transitions for new lines and process modifications
• Five Whys — advanced level; applying systematic questioning techniques to uncover root causes

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Proven ability to coach and develop teams while building quality excellence across organizations
• Strong influencing skills to drive change and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders
• Sharp analytical thinking to assess complex situations and deliver data-driven solutions
• Comfort working cross-functionally with procurement, operations, and technical teams

What's in it for me?

• Lead meaningful quality initiatives that directly impact product safety and customer satisfaction
• Career growth opportunities with access to specialized certifications and technical training
• Work with a team committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Collaborative culture where your expertise shapes manufacturing quality standards

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+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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