Manufacturing Engineer

Schneider Electric•Red Oak, TX

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer designs and optimizes manufacturing systems, improves equipment reliability, and leads continuous improvement initiatives. This hands-on role requires regular presence on the production floor to observe processes, engage with operators and supervisors, identify constraints, and implement solutions at the point of manufacture. The position is located in Red Oak, Texas. The engineer reviews engineering, manufacturing, operational, and project designs and requirements for compliance with internal standards, regulations, facility constraints, and manufacturing, operations, quality, and safety needs. Working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, the engineer assesses feasibility, identifies risks and resource needs, validates designs, and recommends process changes or capital investments. The role also develops and improves project processes and procedures, serves as a subject matter expert on facility capabilities, and promotes consistent design reviews and implementation methods. The expected U.S. pay range is USD 86,400–USD 129,600 per year, including base pay and short-term incentives. Schneider Electric describes its culture as collaborative, inclusive, safety- and quality-focused, and supportive of professional development and continuous learning. The company also emphasizes connecting work with sustainability ambitions.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role.
Strong problem-solving abilities and technical expertise to address complex manufacturing challenges.
Effective influencing and communication skills to drive change across cross-functional teams.
Analytical thinking and ability to turn data insights into practical process improvements.
Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaborate effectively with others.
Advanced-level results orientation, focused on measurable improvements in manufacturing performance and efficiency.
Intermediate-level manufacturing process optimization skills.
Intermediate-level automation integration skills.
Intermediate-level lean methodology skills.
Intermediate-level manufacturing design and methodology skills.
Intermediate-level quality control and inspection skills.
Developing-level continuous improvement skills.
Developing-level operational health and safety management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize manufacturing systems, focusing on process design, capacity planning, and performance metrics.
Implement preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce operational downtime.
Drive continuous improvement using lean methodology to improve productivity and quality.
Analyze production data and equipment performance to identify and implement process optimization opportunities.
Review engineering, manufacturing, operational, and project designs for compliance with standards, regulations, and facility constraints.
Partner with cross-functional teams to assess design feasibility and identify gaps, risks, and resource requirements.
Develop, establish, and continuously improve processes and procedures for executing projects and solutions.
Serve as a subject matter expert on facility capabilities and ensure designs align with equipment, infrastructure, and operational processes.
Recommend modifications, process enhancements, or capital investments to support new designs.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure designs are practical, scalable, and compliant before implementation.
Review and validate project requirements for impacts on manufacturing, operations, quality, safety, and compliance.
Drive consistency and standardization across design reviews and implementation methods.