Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Schneider Electric; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a quality professional to drive excellence across our manufacturing operations. You will implement Lean and Six Sigma concepts, develop PFMEAs and Control Plans, and lead continual improvement initiatives to enhance product safety and customer loyalty.

Ideal candidates have a strong quality/industrial engineering background, familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, 8D, and ISO, and the ability to collaborate across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Strong Quality, Industrial and/or Manufacturing Engineering background.
• Application of Lean and Six Sigma techniques, statistical methods.
• Mechanical aptitude highly desired.
• Ability to lead and interact with others in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools, 5S, 8D, Kaizen events, Six Sigma tools, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, Process Auditing, Process Capability analysis, ISO, Poka Yoke design desired.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and sustaining Lean and Six Sigma concepts with cross-functional teams.
• Developing PFMEAs, Control Plans and identifying improvements in tooling and processes.
• Maintain knowledge of latest methods and technologies and their applicability to manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and report key metrics and develop improvement plans.
• Conduct continual improvement activities (5S, SPS, Six Sigma, ISO) to enhance the quality system.
• Ensure action items from SPS and ISO audits are completed timely.
• Assist Quality Manager with establishing and maintaining quality management systems.
• Lead Digital Quality implementation within the plant.
• Prepare Pareto charts and 8D reports as required.
• Contribute to improving customer satisfaction and quality goals through projects and processes.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

8D

Kaizen

Process Capability

ISO

Job description

We're seeking a quality professional to drive excellence across our manufacturing operations. If you're passionate about process improvement, problem-solving, and ensuring product safety, this role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact on customer satisfaction and operational performance.

What will you do?

• Responsible for implementing and sustaining Lean and Six Sigma concepts, interfacing with cross-functional teams and other functional departments
• Developing manufacturing PFMEAs, Control Plans and recognizing and achieving improvements in tooling and processes
• Maintain current knowledge of the latest methods and technologies, and be able to recognize their applicability within our manufacturing and assembly operations
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting key metrics and developing improvement plan
• Participate and conduct continual improvement activities, such as 5S, SPS, Six Sigma and ISO, to enhance the quality system
• Ensure action items generated from SPS and ISO audits are completed in a timely manner
• Assist Quality Manager and team in establishing, implementing and maintenance of the quality management systems
• Contribute and lead Digital Quality implementation within the plant
• Prepare Pareto charts, and 8D reports as required
• Contribute to improving customer satisfaction and achieving quality goals by defining and implementing projects and processes

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
• Strong Quality, Industrial and/or Manufacturing Engineering background
• Application of Lean and Six Sigma techniques, statistical methods
• Mechanical aptitude highly desired
• Ability to lead and interact with others in a collaborative environment is a must
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools, 5S, 8D, Kaizen events, Six Sigma tools, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, Process Auditing, Process Capability analysis, ISO, Poka Yoke design desired

What's in it for me?

• Meaningful work where your expertise directly impacts product safety and customer loyalty
• Opportunities to lead improvement projects and contribute to quality strategy development
• Collaborative culture that values technical excellence and continuous learning
• Exposure to advanced quality tools and cross-functional manufacturing initiatives

Our Total Rewards

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.

Key Facts

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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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.