Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our Plant II team at our new Mount Juliet, Tennessee campus. This role focuses on improving product quality, reducing variation, and driving data-driven decisions to support a ramp-up from day one.

Responsibilities include applying structured problem-solving (8D, A3, DMAIC), Lean and Six Sigma, PFMEA/Control Plans, KPI monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration to enable efficient, quality-driven operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering.
• Proficient in structured problem-solving and root cause methodologies (8D, A3, DMAIC).
• Proficient in Lean and Six Sigma.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, process capability analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments focused on quality improvement and defect reduction.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, process auditing, and statistical analysis tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply 8D, A3, and DMAIC to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma across production processes.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and Schneider Production System activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce process variation.
• Support digital quality tools and data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare Pareto analyses and quality improvement plans.
• Contribute to customer satisfaction and site quality objectives.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

PFMEA

Control Plans

Process capability

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering

Tools

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our Plant II team at our new medium-voltage Engineer-to-Order (ETO) campus in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. This role is designed for a professional with experience in manufacturing quality who can drive problem-solving, enhance process performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The position focuses on improving product quality, reducing variation, and contributing to operational excellence through data-driven decision-making.

This position is part of a plant ramp-up initiative and will play a key role in establishing processes, supporting operational growth, and driving successful production scale-up from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply structured root cause analysis methodologies, including Eight Disciplines, A3, and Define Measure Analyze Improve Control, to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Implement and sustain continuous improvement practices, including Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, across production processes.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses and Control Plans.
• Monitor key performance indicators, analyze trends, and drive corrective actions to improve overall product quality.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as workplace organization, Kaizen events, and Schneider Electric Production System activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process capability and reduce process variation.
• Support the implementation of digital quality tools and promote data-driven decision-making within the plant.
• Prepare and present quality reports, including Pareto analysis, structured problem-solving documentation, and improvement plans.
• Contribute to achieving customer satisfaction goals and site-level quality objectives.

This position reports to? Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering.
• Strong expertise in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies, including 8D, A3, and Define Measure Analyze Improve Control.
• Proficiency in Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with quality tools such as Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Control Plans, process capability analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Hands‑on experience in manufacturing environments with a focus on quality improvement and defect reduction.
• Familiarity with International Organization for Standardization standards, process auditing, and statistical analysis tools is considered an advantage.

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 the position.

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.

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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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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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