The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role leads complex engineering projects, supports new product introductions, develops manufacturing standards, and mentors engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design, optimization, and standardization of manufacturing processes.
- Identify and implement productivity, quality, and cost improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Support new product introductions (NPI), capacity expansion efforts, and production transfers.
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and cycle times.
- Design, develop, and validate tooling, fixtures, workstations, and manufacturing equipment.
- Partner with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Product Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges using root cause analysis methodologies.
- Manage capital projects, including equipment selection, installation, validation, budget management, and implementation.
- Support internal and external audits as well as continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, and 5S programs.
- Support Short Interval Management (SIM) as a key team member by demonstrating leadership, responsiveness, effective communication, and collaboration to resolve issues and implement sustainable improvements.
- Mentor and support engineers and team members, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.
- Five or more years of manufacturing engineering experience.
- Experience working in high-volume and/or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Experience with ERP/MES systems and CAD software preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across functions and levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and resolve complex problems.
- Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and other business systems and applications.
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships across the organization, engage with employees on the manufacturing floor, and interact professionally with customers when needed.
- Strong follow-up, execution, and accountability skills.
Preferred Skills- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Financial acumen with experience developing capital justifications and driving cost reduction initiatives.
Bring your engineering expertise to a team that's ready to innovate with you - apply today!
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 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.
