Quality Manager

Schneider Electric; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 142,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Customer Satisfaction & Quality Manager to lead quality and customer satisfaction initiatives across the plant. You will manage QA activities, oversee a team of quality engineers, and drive action plans to improve customer satisfaction and product quality.

The role requires extensive quality management experience, ISO/QMS expertise, and leveraging Lean/Six Sigma tools to achieve continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related engineering.
• 5 years work experience in Quality, Supply Chain, manufacturing, customer satisfaction.
• 3-5 years supervisory/managerial experience.
• Lean Master/Master Black Belt certification.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Six sigma certification or PM preferred.
• ISO9001, ISO90002, ISO14001 knowledge and IMS auditing.
• Familiar with ANSI, NEMA, IEC regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading internal audits.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools.
• Digital Citizen; promotes use of digital platforms.
• Continues Improvement with SPS knowledge.
• SAP Knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Quality and the Customer Experience in the manufacturing of residential circuit breakers.
• Lead the performance and competence of a team of quality engineers.
• Voice of the Customer and drive customer centricity.
• Drive Quality Excellence across manufacturing processes and suppliers.
• Implement and manage the Quality Management System (ISO) and global directives.
• Lead internal audits and continuous improvement programs (8D, Lean, SPS).
• Collaborate with CS&Q teams to align needs and best practices.
• Ensure competency levels and training within CS&Q team.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related engineering

Lean Master/Master Black Belt

Green Belt or Black Belt

Six sigma certification

ISO9001/ISO9002/ISO14001 knowledge

SAP Knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

Summary

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Customer Satisfaction & Quality Manager in our Lincoln NE location. The Quality Manager is responsible for providing leadership and management for quality and customer satisfaction, as well as building the quality policy and culture. The person in this role will manage quality assurance, control processes, and programs by developing, implementing, and administering quality standards and procedures assuring product quality, continual improvement, and customer satisfaction across the plant.

What will you do?

• Manage Quality and the Customer Experience in the manufacturing of residential circuit breakers.
• Manage the performance and competence of a team of quality engineers.
• Be the Voice of the Customer
  • Represent the voice of customer and drive the customer centricity within the entity
  • Influence the decision process of the entity to always take into account the voice of the customers (Schneider Performance System, etc.)
  • Contribute to improving customer satisfaction and achieving quality goals by defining, implementing and managing action plans
• Quality Excellence
  • Run Customer Service and Quality related processes (Issue to Prevention)
  • Drive Quality Excellence in manufacturing (from Suppliers to Customers: stamping, molding, automated assembly, receiving, packing, returns, etc.)
  • Drive the relevant quality programs and methods (8D, Lean 6 sigma, SPS, etc.) to ensure continuous improvement
• Quality System
  • Implement the Schneider quality policy, define CS&Q roles, targets and objectives within the entity
  • Advocate to drive and implement the Global directives and policies
  • Manage the Quality Management System (ISO) of the entity
  • Network continuously with CS&Q teams to ensure their entity's needs are understood and considered
  • Identify & capitalize on best practices in quality
  • Ensure the right level of competency for the CS&Q tea

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related engineering is required.
• 5 years work experience in Quality, Supply Chain, manufacturing, customer satisfaction.
• 3-5 years supervisory/managerial experience
• Knowledge of brands & general Schneider products quality requirements.
• Lean Master/Master Black Belt
• Green Belt or Black Belt certified
• Six sigma certification or PM preferred
• Expert level in Quality Management Systems ISO9001, ISO90002, ISO14001 (Quality Management System, Environmental MS, OHSAS & Capable to conduct IMS internal Audit.)
• Familiar with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (ANSI, NEMA, IEC)
• Previous experience in leading internal audits
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts; Lean 6 Sigma, Poke a Yoke, 8D, Process Control, DoE, PFMEA, DFMEA, DMAIC methodology, etc.)
• Digital Citizen. Promotes the use of Digital platforms.
• Continues Improvement approach/ SPS Knowledge
• SAP Knowledge
• Communication skills.
• Respond and drive rapid resolution to emergency customer service & delivery issues.

What's in it for me?

• Lead meaningful quality initiatives that directly impact customer satisfaction and brand reputation
• Work with a global team of quality and operations experts committed to excellence
• Access to professional development programs and continuous learning opportunities
• Flexible work options designed to support your well-being and career growth

Bring your quality leadership to a team that values impact and innovation —

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It is more than just pay and benefits- it is a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to allow you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 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.

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