New Product Industrialization EngineerReports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Department: Operations / Manufacturing Engineering
Position SummaryThe New Product Industrialization Engineer is responsible for leading the transition of new products from design and development into full-scale manufacturing. This role serves as the key interface between Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, assembled efficiently, and launched successfully while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
The engineer will drive manufacturing readiness activities, develop production processes, coordinate equipment and tooling requirements, and support initial production builds through successful ramp-up to volume manufacturing.
What will you do?Key ResponsibilitiesNew Product Introduction (NPI)- Lead manufacturing industrialization activities for new product launches.
- Participate in cross-functional product development teams from concept through production release.
- Develop and execute manufacturing launch plans and readiness assessments.
- Coordinate prototype, pilot, and production validation builds.
- Establish manufacturing strategies to support product cost, quality, and delivery targets.
Manufacturing Process Development- Design and implement efficient manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Develop process flow diagrams, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Determine labor, tooling, equipment, and facility requirements.
- Conduct time studies and line balancing activities.
- Support automation and process optimization initiatives.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)- Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure designs support manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
- Identify and resolve manufacturing risks during product development.
- Lead Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly reviews.
- Recommend design changes that improve quality, cost, reliability, and throughput.
Production Launch & Validation- Lead product validation activities as required.
- Coordinate process qualifications and capability studies.
- Support manufacturing trials and process validation activities.
- Drive closure of launch-related issues and corrective actions.
Tooling and Equipment Management- Define manufacturing equipment and tooling requirements.
- Support specification, procurement, installation, and validation of production equipment.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal resources to ensure launch timing requirements are met.
- Manage capital projects associated with new product introductions.
Quality and Continuous Improvement- Support PFMEA development and control plan creation.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Monitor launch metrics and production performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
Cross-Functional Leadership- Serve as primary manufacturing representative during product development.
- Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Production, Product Engineering, Maintenance, and Procurement teams.
- Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.
- Support customer and supplier technical discussions related to manufacturing readiness.
What qualifications will make you successful?Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, new product introduction, or production launch environments.
- Experience leading manufacturing launches from prototype through production.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly systems, and production equipment.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen methodology, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in highly regulated or high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.
- Experience with automation and production line design.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.
- Project Management certification (PMP or similar).
- Experience with ERP and MES systems.
- Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.
Success Measures- On-time product launches
- Manufacturing readiness achieved prior to SOP (Start of Production)
- Achievement of quality and scrap targets during launch
- Successful ramp-up to planned production rates
- Reduction in launch-related manufacturing issues
- Achievement of cost and productivity targets
- Customer launch success and satisfaction
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.
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.
