Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Ramp-Up & Process Excellence

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 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.