Sr. Manager Manufacturing Engineering

Schneider Electric; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Hyderabad seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead process optimization, design innovative manufacturing systems, and implement maintenance strategies that boost efficiency, quality and reliability across our operations.

You will drive lean improvement projects, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cost-effective manufacturing solutions that sustain performance and continuous growth.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving abilities with talent for analyzing complex manufacturing challenges and developing practical solutions.
• Natural coaching and mentoring skills to guide technical team members and share expertise
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams
• Results-driven mindset focused on delivering tangible improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost performance

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing systems with focus on process efficiency, capacity planning, and performance improvement
• Develop comprehensive maintenance strategies including preventive programs and troubleshooting protocols to maximize equipment uptime
• Lead lean-based continuous improvement projects that enhance productivity and reduce operational costs
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while implementing cost-effective manufacturing solutions

Skills

Manufacturing Process Optimization

Manufacturing Design & Methodology

Drives for Results

Automation Integration

Lean Methodology

Quality Control & Inspection

Influencing Skills

Digital Literacy

Job description

Join us as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer and make your mark on production excellence. You'll lead process optimization initiatives, design innovative manufacturing systems, and implement maintenance strategies that drive efficiency, quality, and reliability across our operations.

What will you do?

• Design and optimize manufacturing systems with focus on process efficiency, capacity planning, and performance improvement


• Develop comprehensive maintenance strategies including preventive programs and troubleshooting protocols to maximize equipment uptime


• Lead lean-based continuous improvement projects that enhance productivity and reduce operational costs


• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while implementing cost-effective manufacturing solutions

What are the key skills we are looking for:

• Manufacturing Process Optimization — intermediate level; analyzing workflows and implementing efficiency improvements across production lines


• Manufacturing Design and Methodology — intermediate level; designing systems that balance ergonomics, capacity, and cost analysis


• Drives for Results — advanced level; delivering measurable outcomes that impact operational performance and quality standards


• Automation Integration — intermediate level; implementing automated solutions to enhance manufacturing capabilities


• Lean Methodology — intermediate level; applying lean principles to eliminate waste and improve production flow


• Quality Control & Inspection — intermediate level; ensuring products meet specifications through systematic quality processes


• Influencing Skills — intermediate level; gaining stakeholder buy-in for process changes and improvement initiatives


• Digital Literacy — intermediate level; leveraging digital tools and simulation software for process optimization

What qualifications will make you successful:

• Strong problem-solving abilities with talent for analyzing complex manufacturing challenges and developing practical solutions


• Natural coaching and mentoring skills to guide technical team members and share expertise


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams


• Results-driven mindset focused on delivering tangible improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost performance

What's in it for me?

• Lead meaningful projects that directly impact manufacturing performance and operational excellence


• Growth opportunities through technical challenges spanning process design, automation, and maintenance optimization


• Collaborative culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development


• Chance to mentor others while advancing your own technical expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Bring your engineering expertise to a team that's ready to innovate with you — apply today!

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