Manufacturing Quality Engineer
About The Position
Schneider Electric is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join the team in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. This role is designed for a professional with experience in manufacturing quality who can drive problem-solving, enhance process performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The position focuses on improving product quality, reducing variation, and contributing to operational excellence through data-driven decision-making. Travel is expected between 10%-20%. This is a 2nd shift salaried position, typically aligned to a 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM schedule. The role includes a weekly 2:30 PM meeting and requires flexibility to support additional meetings, workshops, and occasional rotating weekend coverage based on business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is required.
- Minimum of two years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering.
- Strong expertise in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies, including 8D, A3, and Define Measure Analyze Improve Control.
- Proficiency in Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience with quality tools such as Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Control Plans, process capability analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and influence cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments with a focus on quality improvement and defect reduction.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with International Organization for Standardization standards, process auditing, and statistical analysis tools is considered an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Apply structured root cause analysis methodologies, including Eight Disciplines, A3, and Define Measure Analyze Improve Control, to investigate and resolve quality issues.
- Implement and sustain continuous improvement practices, including Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, across production processes.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses and Control Plans.
- Monitor key performance indicators, analyze trends, and drive corrective actions to improve overall product quality.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as workplace organization, Kaizen events, and Schneider Electric Production System activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process capability and reduce process variation.
- Support the implementation of digital quality tools and promote data-driven decision-making within the plant.
- Prepare and present quality reports, including Pareto analysis, structured problem-solving documentation, and improvement plans.
- Contribute to achieving customer satisfaction goals and site-level quality objectives.
Benefits
- flexible work arrangements
- paid family leave
- 401(k)+ match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
