Engineer II, Manufacturing Engineering

Schneider Electric; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to deploy Lean methods and lead Six Sigma projects in MV switchgear production. You will design layouts, manage fabrication tooling, and optimize epoxy coating/paint lines while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role partners with engineers, maintenance, and operators to solve problems, implement improvements, and drive continuous safety enhancements under Schneider Production System principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related field required.
• Proficiency with sheet metal and bus fabrication machinery.
• Proficiency in CAD, SAP, MS Excel and MS Access (or SQL).
• Knowledge of epoxy coating and paint processes.
• Experience in value stream mapping, line architecture design, NC programming, and maintenance.
• Understanding of safety and regulatory requirements for LOTO, OSHA, EPA, and SE165.
• Robotics programming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Specify, acquire, set up, operate, and maintain metal fabrication for MV switchgear production.
• Oversee sheet metal and bus fabrication using turret punching, laser cutting, press brake bending, and welding machinery.
• Perform process design/layout, mechanical, manufacturing, tooling, and safety work.
• Manage epoxy coating and paint processes.
• Develop value stream maps, line architecture, NC programming, and maintenance.
• Ensure safety/regulatory compliance incl. LOTO/OSHA/EPA/SE165.

Skills

Lean methods

Six Sigma

Time-motion studies

Fabrication machinery

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related field

Tools

CAD

SAP

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as an Manufacturing Engineer responsible for deploying Lean methods & concepts, leading 6 sigma project development, time-motion studies, sheet metal and bus fabrication machinery, paint and epoxy lines.

What will you do?

• Specify, acquire, set up, operate, and maintain metal fabrication for MV switchgear production.
• Oversee sheet metal and bus fabrication using turret punching, laser cutting, press brake bending, and welding machinery.
• Perform a variety of engineering work which may be related to process design/layout, mechanical, manufacturing, tooling, and safety.
• Manage epoxy coating and paint processes.
• Develop value stream maps, design line architecture, perform NC programming, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements including LOTO, OSHA, EPA, and SE165.
• Exercise judgement within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion (based upon Schneider Production System principles) for obtaining results.
• Work with other engineers, designers, maintenance, supervisors, and hourly line associates to effectively solve issues, implement solutions, and support Continuous/Safety improvement implementation all under the Schneider Production System principles.
• Support launch projects, determine cost estimates, design concepts and engineering criteria along with conceptual process layouts for given project.
• Support process tooling, fixture, and equipment design, purchase, and maintenance.
• Develop process, safety, ergonomic, and material handling improvement solutions.
• Serve manufacturing operations as key support person leading resolutions to problems, implementing improvement, and leading projects to completion.
• Equipment and Tooling: Selecting, designing, and maintaining the appropriate tools and equipment needed for wiring and testing operations to maximize productivity and quality.
• Develop reports in Business Intelligence (BI) and data analytics tools, such as Tableau and Power BI, to provide insights on the operations.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related field is required.
• Proficiency in sheet metal and bus fabrication machinery.
• Proficiency in CAD, SAP, MS Excel and MS Access (or other database programming, such as SQL).
• Knowledge of epoxy coating and paint processes.
• Experience in value stream mapping, line architecture design, NC programming, and maintenance.
• Understanding of safety and regulatory requirements for LOTO, OSHA, EPA, and SE165.
• Previous experience with robotics programming is considered a plus.

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience.If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for theposition.

What's in it for me?

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave,401(k)+ match, and more.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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