Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Schneider Electric • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer, also described as a New Product Introduction Engineer, leads the transition of new products from design and development into full-scale manufacturing. The role is the key interface among Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations, ensuring products are manufacturable, assembled efficiently, and launched successfully while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.

The engineer drives manufacturing readiness, develops production processes, coordinates equipment and tooling requirements, and supports prototype, pilot, and initial production builds through ramp-up to volume manufacturing. The role also leads launch planning and validation, supports continuous improvement and corrective actions, manages manufacturing equipment and capital projects associated with new product introductions, and communicates project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.

This is a U.S.-based full-time position with an expected pay range of USD 101,600–152,400 per year, including base pay and short-term incentives. The position is posted until filled. Schneider Electric describes its culture as inclusive and centered on its IMPACT values: Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, and Teamwork.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, new product introduction, or production launch environments.
• Experience leading manufacturing launches from prototype through production.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly systems, and production equipment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen methodology, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in highly regulated or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.
• Experience with automation and production line design.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.
• Project Management certification (PMP or similar).
• Experience with ERP and MES systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing industrialization activities for new product launches.
• Participate in cross-functional product development teams from concept through production release.
• Develop and execute manufacturing launch plans and readiness assessments.
• Coordinate prototype, pilot, and production validation builds.
• Establish manufacturing strategies to support product cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Design and implement efficient manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Develop process flow diagrams, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Determine labor, tooling, equipment, and facility requirements.
• Conduct time studies and line balancing activities.
• Support automation and process optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure designs support manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing risks during product development.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly reviews.
• Recommend design changes that improve quality, cost, reliability, and throughput.
• Lead product validation activities as required.
• Coordinate process qualifications and capability studies.
• Support manufacturing trials and process validation activities.
• Drive closure of launch-related issues and corrective actions.
• Define manufacturing equipment and tooling requirements.
• Support specification, procurement, installation, and validation of production equipment.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal resources to meet launch timing requirements.
• Manage capital projects associated with new product introductions.
• Support PFMEA development and control plan creation.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor launch metrics and production performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Serve as the primary manufacturing representative during product development.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Production, Product Engineering, Maintenance, and Procurement teams.
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.
• Support customer and supplier technical discussions related to manufacturing readiness.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including member reward points.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• Benefit Bucks.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Paid family leaves.
• Well-being programs.
• 12 holidays per year.
• 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Competitive pay and incentives.
• Company share ownership.
• 401(k) with match.
• Performance discussions and development support.
• Global opportunities.
• Access to the Schneider Career Hub and learning platforms such as Coursera.
• Volunteer leave.
• Programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation.
• Military leave benefits.
• Inclusive workplace and employee recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior