Fabrication Quality Engineer

Schneider Electric•El Paso, TX

About The Position

Schneider Electric is hiring a Fabrication Quality Engineer to drive quality excellence across fabrication operations in El Paso, Texas. The role partners with manufacturing teams to strengthen process controls, reduce risk and defects, increase process capability, and lead continuous improvement across metal punching, bending, welding, paint line, powder coating, epoxy finishing, and assembly operations. The engineer will support quality at the source, maintain compliance with the Quality Management System, and help build a strong quality culture through shop-floor engagement and coaching.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Engineering within a fabrication or metal manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience supporting fabrication operations, including metal punching, bending/forming, welding, paint line operations, powder coating, epoxy finishing, and assembly processes.
Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, fabrication process controls, inspection methods, and process capability analysis.
Proven experience leading root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable results.
Experience applying PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and risk-based problem-solving methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with Quality Management Systems and manufacturing standards.
Strong expertise in structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, 5 Whys, A3, Fishbone, and Six Sigma tools.
Deep understanding of fabrication manufacturing processes, quality systems, and process controls.
Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk), and risk reduction methodologies.
Ability to analyze quality and manufacturing data and translate insights into measurable business impact.
Strong cross-functional leadership and influencing skills.
High sense of urgency and a hands-on, shop-floor-oriented mindset.
Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Visual Management, Poka-Yoke, and continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

Drive quality at the source by implementing and sustaining Quality Fundamentals.
Serve as the quality lead for fabrication processes, including punching, bending, welding, paint line, powder coating, epoxy coating, and related metal fabrication operations.
Lead root cause analysis activities and ensure corrective and preventive actions eliminate recurring issues.
Improve quality metrics such as RPN, FFR, MDR, and CoPQ through data-driven actions.
Strengthen process controls and standardization while ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System.
Develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Standard Work for fabrication processes.
Lead process capability studies (Cp/Cpk) and identify opportunities to reduce variation and improve process performance.
Support new product introductions, process changes, and validation activities in fabrication areas.
Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Promote a strong quality culture through shop-floor engagement, coaching, and continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Benefit Bucks and member reward points for medical benefits.
Flexible work arrangements.
Paid family leaves.
Well-being programs.
12 holidays per year.
15 days of paid time off per year.
Base salary and short-term incentives.
Company share ownership.
401(k) with match.
Performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms such as Coursera.
Volunteer leave and programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation.
Youth education initiatives and military leave benefits.