Senior Quality Engineer: Process & CAPA Leader

Schneider Electric; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead advanced quality initiatives across production lines and supplier interfaces. You will mentor junior staff, drive CAPAs, and partner with operations, engineering, and suppliers to achieve world-class quality.

The role emphasizes PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, and PPAP with a focus on process capability, DFM/A, and robust quality controls. Strong data analysis and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.
• 5–8 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and Gage R&R.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional problem-solving.
• Advanced data analysis skills (Minitab or similar).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of manufacturing quality processes, including PFMEA, control plans, capability studies, PPAP, and validation protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Serve as the primary technical lead for complex quality investigations.
• Use structured root‑cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, Fault Tree Analysis, etc.).
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Provide engineering support to production lines to reduce scrap, improve process capability, and enhance product reliability.
• Evaluate and qualify new equipment, tools, fixtures, and inspection methods.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFM/A) and robust quality controls.
• Ensure adherence to standards such as ISO 9001.
• Lead internal audits and participate in customer and external audits.
• Maintain accuracy of quality documentation including control plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Mentor quality engineers and technicians in quality tools, data analysis, and problem-solving.
• Lead cross-functional teams on major improvement and compliance initiatives.
• Support training programs on quality standards and methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

SPC

MSA

PPAP

Gage R&R

Job description

Schneider Electric in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead advanced quality initiatives across production lines and supplier interfaces. You will mentor junior staff, drive CAPAs, and partner with operations, engineering, and suppliers to achieve world-class quality.

The role emphasizes PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, and PPAP with a focus on process capability, DFM/A, and robust quality controls. Strong data analysis and communication skills are essential.