Site Manufacturing Engineering & Line Launch Leader

Schneider Electric; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan (401k)

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a site Engineering Leader in Fairfield, OH to drive industrialization of new production lines and manage major line transfers from sister facilities. You will lead Manufacturing Engineering activities, collaborate across functions, and implement Lean practices to boost safety, quality, and productivity during a period of rapid growth.

You will report to the Plant Manager and guide a team through capex projects, ramp-ups, and deployment with a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering and maintenance functions.
• Experience in industrial project execution, line transfers, capital equipment implementation, and production ramp-up within a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership and management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing methodologies; certification is a plus.
• Project management experience, PMP a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities supporting safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and productivity.
• Own the industrialization and deployment of new production lines, equipment, processes, and product transfers into the site.
• Develop and execute project plans covering layout, equipment installation, process validation, staffing readiness, tooling, test capability, and production ramp-up.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, Maintenance, and global sister sites to ensure successful transfer and launch execution.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, standard work, process optimization, capacity improvement, and structured problem solving.
• Lead and develop the Engineering team while balancing daily production support with large-scale capital and industrial projects.
• Establish robust commissioning, qualification, and handoff processes to ensure new lines achieve expected performance quickly and sustainably.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Manufacturing engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a site Engineering Leader in Fairfield, OH to drive industrialization of new production lines and manage major line transfers from sister facilities. You will lead Manufacturing Engineering activities, collaborate across functions, and implement Lean practices to boost safety, quality, and productivity during a period of rapid growth.

You will report to the Plant Manager and guide a team through capex projects, ramp-ups, and deployment with a focus on delivering