Senior Manager- Application Engineering

Schneider Electric North America; Chennai District; On-site; INR 6,75,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable solutions is seeking an Engineering Change Management specialist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The role involves implementing ECM processes, BOM management, and driving cost optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a BE in Electrical Engineering with 6 to 10 years of experience and excels in techno-commercial discussions. Join a diverse team that values impact and innovation, contributing to a sustainable world. Apply today!

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Engineering Change Management systems and software tools.
• Expertise in BOM management and industrialization processes.
• Proficiency in CAD tools for creating and releasing drawings.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and material master data.
• Excellent communication skills for techno-commercial discussions.
• Ability to drive cost optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement ECM processes for efficient tracking and execution.
• Integrate engineering changes seamlessly into manufacturing processes.
• Convert Design BOM into Engineering and Production BOM.
• Ensure smooth transitions from design to manufacturing.
• Review tender specifications and support franchisees in quotes.
• Obtain necessary approvals from relevant authorities.
• Initiate cost optimization projects to improve competitiveness.

Skills

Engineering Change Management systems

BOM management

CAD tools

manufacturing processes

techno-commercial discussions

cost optimization initiatives

Education

BE - Electrical

Job description

Engineering Change Management (ECM)

• Implement ECM processes through software applications for efficient tracking and execution.
• Simplify and optimize manufacturing processes by integrating engineering changes seamlessly.

Industrialization of New Design Configurations

• Convert Design BOM (Bill of Materials) into Engineering and Production BOM.
• Ensure smooth transition from design to manufacturing for new product configurations.

Material Master & Documentation

• Update material master data as per revised manufacturing processes.
• Create and release unfold drawings for production.
• Prepare standard specification documents for internal and external use.

Techno-Commercial Engagement

• Participate in discussions with consultants, customers, and internal teams (Sales, Business Development).
• Review tender specifications and requirements; support franchisees in preparing optimized quotes.
• Assist in "spec-in" activities to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

Approvals & Compliance

• Work closely with Sales and BD teams to obtain necessary approvals from TI (Technical Institution or relevant authority).

Cost Optimization

• Review current offerings and initiate cost optimization or cost reduction projects to improve competitiveness.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Engineering Change Management systems and software tools.
• Expertise in BOM management and industrialization processes.
• Proficiency in CAD tools for creating and releasing drawings.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and material master data.
• Excellent communication skills for techno-commercial discussions.
• Ability to drive cost optimization initiatives.

Education & Experience

• BE - Electrical
• 6 to 10 Years experience

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

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.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

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