Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Schneider Electric•Mount Juliet, TN

46d•Onsite

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%.

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.