Methods Engineer

Schneider Electric; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Methods Engineer for our Manufacturing team in the United States. You will drive operational excellence by developing manufacturable layouts and leading industrialization activities while applying SPS lean principles and strong safety standards.

You will support data transformation solutions, validate fixes, and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to push continuous improvement. Strong English communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in mechanical, electrical or manufacturing engineering.
• 3–5 years in industrial mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
• Experience with Lean tools (5S, VSM, SMED, Visual management).
• Ability to lead and communicate in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures as defined by policy.
• Drive improvements via SPS lean principles and safety standards.
• Design layouts and methods for manufacturability.
• Research techniques to optimize manpower and efficiency.
• Lead industrialization activities for setup and changeovers.
• Lead or support Lean/Kaizen activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Develop assembly processes and work instructions.
• Provide support for employee suggestion system.
• Perform tasks assigned by the manager.
• Act as L2 support for deployed industrial data transformation solutions.
• Validate bug fixes from ETAP and other vendors.
• Support 'Go Live' of tools for new sites and products.
• Collaborate with Order Engineering, Quality, Methods, and Adv Mfg to improve processes.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders in NAM sites.
• Identify opportunities for new initiatives.

Skills

SQL

Analytical thinking

REST APIs

MS Office

Autocad

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Autocad

MS Office Suite

Job description

Join our dynamic Manufacturing team as a Methods Engineer. Professional and drive operational excellence through innovative solutions and strategic leadership!

Main Responsibilities:

• Adhere to safety precautions and procedures as defined by company policy.
• Drive improvements through Industrial solutions in compliance with the Schneider Production System (SPS) lean principles and conform to safety standards
• Design and develop layouts and methods to ensure the manufacturability of the product.
• Research on the best available techniques to incorporate into the process, and calculate and improve manpower requirements and efficiency, methods, equipment and tools to optimize the manufacturability of products.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams through industrialization activities for set up and change manufacturing process
• Lead or support Lean/Kaizen activities
• Perform root cause analysis of situations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Develop assembly processes and work instructions to train workforce
• Provide support for employee suggestion system
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the manager

• Advanced written and verbal skills in English

What will you do?

• Act as L2 support for deployed industrial data transformation solutions.
• Validate bug fixes and software improvements from ETAP and other vendors.
• Support "Go Live" of tools and processes for new sites and products.
• Collaborate with Order Engineering, Quality, Methods, and Adv Mfg to drive continuous improvement with innovative tools and systems.
• Maintain relationships with key stake holders in each Power Systems NAM site.
• Identify opportunities for new initiatives

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• Proficiency in SQL and database management systems.
• Ability to understand complex problems and effectively break them down into smaller, manageable components.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Basic knowledge of REST APIs and distributed software architecture.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive and adaptable approach.
• Experience working in an ETO Equipment facility preferred.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical degree with experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in industrial mechanical and/or electrical assembly
• Advanced knowledge of Autocad
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint & Excel) is a requirement
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Tools (5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Visual management, etc.)
• Ability to interact and lead others in a collaborative environment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem solving, project management and communication skills
• Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process
• Ability to set overall priorities and form action plans to implement & monitor for results

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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