Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Schneider Electric; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Flexible work arrangements

Paid holidays

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Methods and Maintenance team, drive process improvements, and ensure milestones, budgets, and resources meet customer expectations.

You will champion Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 initiatives, build collaborative teams, and translate OEE and productivity into product cost while guiding the plant toward a safer, more efficient and smarter factory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement experience required.
• Strong analytical/problem solving and communication skills.
• Management exposure and ability to lead teams.
• Automation and Industry 4.0 acumen is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing efficiency, cost, product quality, and worker safety by analyzing current methods, new methods, new technologies and cost reduction activities.
• Lead the deployment of Company Performance System in the facility.
• Drive Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean & TPM.
• Develop equipment/layouts, workflow, and safety to maximize utilization and mitigate risks.
• Evaluate productivity and recommend improvements to increase manpower efficiency and reduce waste.
• Develop metrics to measure plant capacity and identify bottlenecks.
• Resolve technical problems and recommend production improvements.
• Drive Industry 4.0 deployment and automation roadmap.
• Drive projects and advise executives on resource, procedure, system or technology changes.
• Manage the team according to Schneider Electric values and people calendar.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

People management

Analytical thinking

Industry 4.0

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

What will you do?

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for directing the Methods and Maintenance team in process improvement and executing on goals and objectives for profitable, sustainable growth. Deliverables include ensuring milestones, budgets, resources, and technical commitments are met in accordance with expectations of the customer, the operations team, and the business development group. This role requires a proactive leadership style and the abilities to both lead by example and build collaborative teams, while effectively championing initiatives to drive and support continuous improvements of the business and organization.

• Improve manufacturing efficiency, cost, product quality, and worker safety by analyzing current methods, new methods, new technologies and cost reduction activities in selected areas.
• Lead the deployment of Company Performance System in the facility.
• Drive Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean & TPM.
• Develop, design and plan equipment and machine layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to maximize utilization of plant and manufacturing facilities and mitigate risks.
• Evaluate worker productivity and recommend improvements to increase manpower efficiency and operating performance, reduce waste and delays, and promote cost control/reductions.
• Develop metrics to measure plant and equipment capacity output and identify equipment and process flow bottlenecks.
• Determine facility specifications, including analysis and evaluation of location, material resources, and structural design.
• Resolve technical problems and recommend production improvements.
• Drive Industry 4.0 deployment in the company (automation and digitization roadmap)
• Drive projects and prepare recommendations for executives about significant changes that need to be made to resources, procedures, systems, or technology – drives long term investment plan.
• Manage the team according to Schneider Electric values and people calendar– all people management aspects
• Be able to translate OEE, and productivity into overall product cost
• Drive Smart Factory advancement to ensure Lincoln maintains a leadership position in process automation and use of AI in the facility.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Business or other relevant discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (in a manufacturing or industrial environment). High-speed automated assembly, progress metal stamping and thermoset molding is preferred.
• Strong people skills and the desire to grow teamwork and engagement.
• 5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement is required
• Must possess excellent analytical/problem solving abilities and good communication skills both written and oral.
• Management exposure (leading teams and developing individuals)
• Automation and/or Industry 4.0 acumen will be considered a plus
• PC literacy & Strong digital acumen
• Strong issue resolution and change management skills
• Team builder with strong motivation for achievement and continuous improvement

What's in it for me?

• Lead a team where your work directly impacts operational success and business outcomes
• Access to leadership development programs and technical training to advance your career
• Collaborative, safety-focused culture that champions innovation and continuous improvement
• High visibility role with opportunities to shape the future of our manufacturing operations

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 117,600 - USD 176,400 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 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.

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.

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