Quality Engineer

Schneider Electric; Lexington, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays and PTO

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a quality professional to drive excellence across manufacturing operations. You will maintain the Quality Management System, perform audits, and coordinate with suppliers to improve quality and process performance.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, containment of non-conformances, and supporting engineering changes. This full-time position requires a BS in Engineering and knowledge of ISO 9001:2008.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering; 5+ years in quality engineering preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2008 auditing and process mapping.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to interface with suppliers and customers.
• Knowledge of third-party approval processes (UL/CSA/IEC).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the Quality Management System and related procedures.
• Perform scheduled audits and provide process improvement recommendations.
• Analyze non-conformances and disposition supplier-related issues.
• Define and document acceptance criteria for manufacturing operations.
• Support engineering changes, new process implementation and validation.
• Travel to other ASCO Power Technology facilities as required.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Quality engineering

Auditing

Process improvement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering

BS Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Quality)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ISO 9001:2008 knowledge

Third-party approvals (UL/CSA/IEC)

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?

The Quality Engineer assists in the establishing and maintaining the Quality Management System, methods, procedures, and processes to improve product quality, inspection effectiveness, and suppliers' performance in adherence with the Corporate Quality Policy.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Assist in maintaining the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System
• Perform scheduled Compliance and Leadership Quality Audits and provide Process Improvement Recommendations as a result of these audits
• Analyze process related non-conformances
• Disposition of Supplier related non-conforming parts or assemblies found at receiving and/or in process inspection during the manufacturing process
• Define and document acceptance criteria for manufacturing operations
• Analyze manufacturing area Scrap to identify possible root causes and make recommendations for process improvement
• Analyze First Pass Yield Rate data and investigate possible root causes and make recommendations for process improvement
• Improve Process Controls
• Assist Manufacturing in implementing Engineering Changes
• Participate in new process implementation, product transfer and process validation
• Interface with UL, CSA, KEMA, etc. applying for third party agency approvals, maintaining the appropriate databases and following up on any and all open issues.
• If required, sit on Standards Committees representing ASCO Power Technologies.
• Staff position with some responsibilities for engineering guideline interpretation.
• Provide technical quality direction to engineers, designers, technicians and inspectors.
• Interface with various other department representatives for the purpose of obtaining Cause and Corrective Action on various types of non-conformances. This may by product or component related problems, ISO 9001:2008 Continuous Improvement Programs, customer complaints, Process Improvements, etc.
• Interface with Vendors, Customers, and Sales People may also be required during witness tests, source inspection, etc.
• Responsible for the accurate analysis and timely completion of engineering tasks and projects.
• Some travel to other ASCO Power Technology facilities as well as vendor/customer visits may be required.
  
• BS Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Quality).
• Must have had training in Statistical Analysis & Root Cause Failure Analysis Techniques.
• Experienced with & knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System, Auditing, Process Mapping, Supplier Controls, etc. a must.
• Have the ability to learn and use the ASCO Business Computer System in short order.
• Five years of experience in the field of Quality Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of third party agency approval process (UL, CSA, IEC, etc.) a plus.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned
• Must have good Communication Skills to communicate with other departments, vendors and customers.
• Performs analysis to develop or modify and improve existing processes. Customer requirements or corporate direction may influence these decisions. Must be able to make recommendations on the most effective course of action to be taken, develop a plan based on these decisions and have the ability to present the same in a professional manner.
• Review and analyze current as well as new processes to uncover potential problems and determine alternates. Review and analyze requirements to produce a product that meets the industry standards, is acceptable to customer, within budgetary requirements and acceptable in product appearance.
• Must be computer literate and have a working knowledge in all Microsoft Applications.
  

What's in it for me?

• Paid Holidays and PTO Program
• Employee Recognition Rewards
• Company Matching Personal Charitable Donations
• Safety Shoe and Safety Prescription Glasses Voucher Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualifying Programs
• Company Discount Portal
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance provided by Company
• Well-being Program providing the ability to earn rewards
• 401(k) + Company Match

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.

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.

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.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

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