Manufacturing Engineer

Schneider Electric; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Benefit Bucks

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

Well-being programs

Holidays (12 per year)

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to improve production efficiency and equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will design and optimize systems, implement preventive maintenance, and lead lean continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity and quality.

Responsibilities include coordinating between Design Engineering and Manufacturing, driving cost reductions, and mentoring hourly staff to ensure knowledge transfer and adherence to ASCO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a manufacturing engineer or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing.
• Experience with AutoCAD and / or ProE.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, teamwork environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, audits and ISO9001 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing systems focusing on process design and capacity planning.
• Implement preventive maintenance to boost equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean methods.
• Analyze production data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate between Design Engineering and Manufacturing to meet ASCO requirements.
• Lead activities for cost reductions, quality improvements, and issue resolution in operations engineering.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical issues during production.
• Train and evaluate hourly staff to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance.
• Develop work cell layouts to improve material flow and ergonomics.
• Document work instructions and manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro/Engineer

Job description

Sponsorship is not included for this role: we are not able to consider anyone who is on a current work visa or who will require a work visa in the future.

Join our manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Engineer and make a tangible impact on production efficiency and equipment reliability. This role offers the opportunity to design innovative solutions, optimize processes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What will you do?

• Design and optimize manufacturing systems with focus on process design, capacity planning, and performance metrics
• Implement preventive maintenance programs that enhance equipment reliability and reduce operational downtime
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean methodology to boost productivity and quality
• Analyze production data and equipment performance to identify and execute process optimization opportunities
• Act as liaison between Design Engineering and Manufacturing to insure product quality and integrity meet ASCO performance requirements.
• Act as operations engineering lead to coordinate problem prevention and resolution, product improvement, cost reduction, and quality improvement efforts
• Act as operations engineering lead to trouble shoot all electro-mechanical issues that arise during the production process
• Assist with training and evaluating hourly employees to insure knowledge transfer and adherence to ASCO performance requirements including all customer technical requirements.
• Develop work cell and line layout to streamline material flow while providing ergonomic work areas
• Develop and implement product and process cost reductions and improvements
• Investigate, select, and implement new equipment and processes to improve product / process improvement.
• Document and maintain Work Instructions and Manufacturing Procedures
• Initiate and drive lean improvements including definition of standard work and line balancing based on TAKT times. Act as lead on Kaizen events supporting Value Stream Map. Support or lead 6S projects, identify and design appropriate kanban sizing, and lead / support critical TPM events on select equipment.
• Resolve engineering investigations
• Lead activity on equipment selection, capital justification (AR creation, justification, and submittal), and procurement for capital investments.
• Process Engineering Change Orders as needed to better document or implement product improvements
• Establish, maintain, and input product routings into JD Edwards MRP system
• Identify and implement tools and fixtures as needed to drive improved product / process performance.
• Review product bill of material and initiate any and all corrections and clarification required.
• Review product engineering drawings and initiate any and all corrections and clarification required.
• Develop detailed knowledge on ASCO product lines and an in depth understanding of processing techniques and manufacturing practices
• Follow all ASCO product development and product documentation procedures
• Participate in Pilot Run projects and the introduction of new products
• Provide support to Torque Control Programs
• Assist in new product introduction and product line transfers between facilities
• Promote a safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers, partners, and suppliers
• Must have ability to interact with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Test, Manufacturing, and Applications Engineering to effectively and collaboratively resolve any product issues that arise.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's Degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering…BSME, BSEE, BSIE required
• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment as a manufacturing engineer or equivalent
• Hands‑on experience with lean manufacturing
• Experience with Autocad and / or ProE
• Must possess the ability to work in a fast paced, teamwork environment
• Must have a strong sense of urgency
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Must possess strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Must possess strong teamwork and team building skills
• The ideal candidate will be a high energy, hands on individual that is able to multi-task and work with little to minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, audits and inspection techniques, and experience with ISO9001 certification is a plus

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.

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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.

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