MCB Optimization Engineering Manager

Schneider Electric•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity available for an (MCB) Miniature Circuit Breaker Optimization Engineering Manager based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The MCB Optimization Engineering Manager (Chapter Leader is the term we use Internally) will be a member of a cross-functional team that provides general management and technical direction for the MCB Optimization team for H&D LoB and ensures Business needs are fulfilled through the technical competency of the team. Schneider Electric is a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work”, by Glassdoor as the 11th spot on the “Best Place To Work” and by TIME as the “Most Sustainable Company in the World.”

Requirements

2 – 3 years of experience as a resource manager or equivalent
Problem Solving skills ( 6 sigma Black belt or Red X journeyman certification)
Knowledgeable in miniature circuit breaker offer & equipment related to it
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional team.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, mechatronic engineering, or related engineering field.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Quality / engineering roles is desirable

Responsibilities

Responsible for people management including resource planning, hiring, training, goal setting, performance management, competency development, recognition, engagement, and well-being to deliver business objectives, guiding them to anticipate difficulties and address associated risk while keeping customers at the core of the strategy.
Leading a team of mechanical engineers to maintain the circuit protection offer.
Overseeing the Technical function for Miniature Circuit Breakers product.
Informs general Management of technical problems, in particular concerning industrial and technological modifications.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as Global Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Owners, Scrum masters, to ensure offer maintenance.
Overseeing team for on time delivery of PEP full track & light track projects and effective use and adherence to project development and product evolution tools and processes.
Optimize YoY 3rd party certification metrics on legacy product offers.
Take and manage risk with a sense of accountability. Innovate, generate and promote new ideas within the team, challenge status quo, disrupt. Take the initiative and start-up. Treat the Company like your own (ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT).
Present sound arguments with energy and conviction. Understand and respond to others’ needs and agendas. Leverage own network to build support. Create a foundation of support through integrity and consistency.
Understand and anticipate customer needs, applications and values. Focus on customer total EXPERIENCE and LIFECYCLE. Create a sense of win-win partnership.
Encourage working groups by sharing their knowledge. Share talents, resources and know-how. Build an agile NETWORK and promote synergies.
Inspire, mobilize and energize. Build PASSION and ENGAGEMENT towards a common goal. Give the example and be a role model. Create an environment where people want to excel and recognize and reward their accomplishments. Develop Talents, Experience and EXPERTISE. Promote Diversity. Empower.
Adapt and Learn. Show flexibility in the face of interpersonal and cultural differences. Deal with ambiguity and complexity. Make decisions under imperfect conditions. Be resilient in the face of relentless changes, tolerate stress. Well organized, set priorities and focus on the high-leverage ones. Show positive attitude. Give the example and promote work-life balance practices.