Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer

Schneider Electric USA, Inc in; Smyrna (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Schneider Electric as a Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer where you'll lead process improvements in project engineering at their Smyrna facility. This position allows for impactful contributions to the efficiency of operations, demanding a blend of engineering expertise and project management skills. Enjoy an inclusive culture with excellent benefits, and the opportunity to grow within a global leader in electrification and automation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Matching 401(k)

Stock options

Flexible work schedule

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Order/Application Engineer.
• In-depth understanding of the ETO business processes.
• Experience managing large orders and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement efforts for project engineering.
• Align processes across engineering teams.
• Serve as quality champion and resolve barriers.

Skills

Project Engineering

Process Improvement

Lean Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related fields

Job description

Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer (Finance)

What will you do?

Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice.

Schneider Electric's Power Systems Division North America Operations has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to assume the role of Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer supporting our Medium Voltage Project Engineering Team.

Overview :

The Medium Voltage Project Engineering Team, responsible for providing engineered-to-order solutions for customer projects at Smyrna & Mt. Juliet manufacturing facilities, seeks a Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer. This position is responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts across a diverse landscape, aligning front-office and back-office people, processes, and technology to transformour Project Engineering domain to gain consistency in practices and customer experience worldwide, while optimizing across operations, specialized support, system-wide governance, and continuous improvement.

What do you get to do in this position?

• Functional workstream leader for project engineering domain with a focus on end-to-end order execution excellence
• Serve as the primary point of contact within the project execution domain to effectively resolve barriers, implement solutions, and support continuous improvement.
• Provide experience and exposure opportunities to leverage the Electrifier community & sharing of ideas and leveraging best practices by leading the OE Communities of Practice
• Serve as the Quality champion for their location to analyze order change notification (OCN) data and identity quality initiatives to deliver end-to-end engineering quality and customer satisfaction.
• Audit/Lead Schneider Production Systems (SPS) Front End activities for team
• Identity training & development needs across the total engineering domain
• Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion (based upon SPS principles) for obtaining results
• Work across several lines of business with multiple stakeholders
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Utilize Lean skills to address complex process opportunities with simple solutions
• Identify constraints to achieving goals and collaborate to find and implement effective solutions
• Align Order Execution processes across all project engineering teams
• Input into our future tools, processes, business transformation projects (Titan, SE Advantage, ACE OE, SEE XP, Central Scheduling/Loading)

Primary Skills and Qualifications

Skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on life experiences as well as

work experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

• Bachelor of Science, preferably within an Engineering based discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) but will consider Business, Computer Science, or other related technical fields
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Order/Application Engineer with ETO products
• In-depth understanding of the end-to-end ETO business processes, tools, and applications
• Significant knowledge and experience within Project Engineering with proven success managing

large orders, complex projects, and key accounts responsibility

• Demonstrated business acumen, time, and priority management skills
• Ability to drive process and culture change in a mature organization with success with leading improvement activities and delivering results
• Collaborative, proactive, able to adapt to a dynamic and fast-changing environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills including but not limited to the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments in parallel, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrate ability to perform root cause analysis and develop action plans to eliminate barriers strategically utilizing problem-solving tools
• Self-directed, reliable, and results-oriented individual who drives results themselves and through others resulting in tangible positive impacts to Key performance indicators

Company and Culture :

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), stock options, a flexible (hybrid) work schedule, training & development opportunities, and much more.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. What will you do?

Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice.

Schneider Electric's Power Systems Division North America Operations has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to assume the role of Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer supporting our Medium Voltage Project Engineering Team.

Overview :

The Medium Voltage Project Engineering Team, responsible for providing engineered-to-order solutions for customer projects at Smyrna & Mt. Juliet manufacturing facilities, seeks a Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer. This position is responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts across a diverse landscape, aligning front-office and back-office people, processes, and technology to transformour Project Engineering domain to gain consistency in practices and customer experience worldwide, while optimizing across operations, specialized support, system-wide governance, and continuous improvement.

What do you get to do in this position?

• Functional workstream leader for project engineering domain with a focus on end-to-end order execution excellence
• Serve as the primary point of contact within the project execution domain to effectively resolve barriers, implement solutions, and support continuous improvement.
• Provide experience and exposure opportunities to leverage the Electrifier community & sharing of ideas and leveraging best practices by leading the OE Communities of Practice
• Serve as the Quality champion for their location to analyze order change notification (OCN) data and identity quality initiatives to deliver end-to-end engineering quality and customer satisfaction.
• Audit/Lead Schneider Production Systems (SPS) Front End activities for team
• Identity training & development needs across the total engineering domain
• Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion (based upon SPS principles) for obtaining results
• Work across several lines of business with multiple stakeholders
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Utilize Lean skills to address complex process opportunities with simple solutions
• Identify constraints to achieving goals and collaborate to find and implement effective solutions
• Align Order Execution processes across all project engineering teams
• Input into our future tools, processes, business transformation projects (Titan, SE Advantage, ACE OE, SEE XP, Central Scheduling/Loading)

Primary Skills and Qualifications

Skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on life experiences as well as

work experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

• Bachelor of Science, preferably within an Engineering based discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) but will consider Business, Computer Science, or other related technical fields
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Order/Application Engineer with ETO products
• In-depth understanding of the end-to-end ETO business processes, tools, and applications
• Significant knowledge and experience within Project Engineering with proven success managing

large orders, complex projects, and key accounts responsibility

• Demonstrated business acumen, time, and priority management skills
• Ability to drive process and culture change in a mature organization with success with leading improvement activities and delivering results
• Collaborative, proactive, able to adapt to a dynamic and fast-changing environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills including but not limited to the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments in parallel, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrate ability to perform root cause analysis and develop action plans to eliminate barriers strategically utilizing problem-solving tools
• Self-directed, reliable, and results-oriented individual who drives results themselves and through others resulting in tangible positive impacts to Key performance indicators

Company and Culture :

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), stock options, a flexible (hybrid) work schedule, training & development opportunities, and much more.