Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Schneider Electric has a great opportunity for a Manufacturing Quality Engineer in our Columbia, MO, location. Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives.

Our ,+ employees thrive in more than countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations.

Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment. Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

What do you get to do in this position? Job Responsibilities Transformative Leadership : The Quality Engineering role aims to transform the Columbia Missouri US Plant into a highly customer-oriented organization, delivering premium quality and service to exceed customer expectations.

Quality Program Management : Lead relevant quality programs and methods such as 8D, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Fundamentals, Digital Quality, and customer interaction to ensure continuous improvement.

Issue Management : Directly manage critical issues escalated by customers, or line of business. Utilize problem-solving tools such as 8D, Kaizen, and Six Sigma to understand root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions, and drive continuous improvement.

Process Improvement : Lead review, development, and implementation of Quality Fundamentals, PFMEA, process control plans, and poka-yoke & Jidoka opportunities Quality Manufacturing : Lead continuous process improvement impacting customer returns, scrap, and first-time throughput.

Customer Interface : Interface with external customers to better understand their expectations and concerns regarding product concerns, responsible for investigations, customer follow-up, and ultimate customer satisfaction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Interface heavily with Technical Antennas, manufacturing hourly and salaried support personnel, and external corporate engineering, quality, and supplier quality resources.

Product and Supplier Support : Support new product introductions and supplier development activities relating to Columbia components.

Network : Benchmark with other Schneider entities to align and deploy projects utilizing digital technology in the process robustness.

Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial only). Master’s degree preferred. Minimum experience of 6 months within manufacturing Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent Excellent skills in leadership, communication both verbal and written, and attention to details Candidate should be a quick learner able to apply themselves across multiple roles both internal to Columbia and supporting corporate initiatives related to customer satisfaction and quality.

Strong understanding of lean tools like VSM, 5S, Spaghetti Diagram, process flow diagrams, Kaizen. Experience in using lean tools to optimize current process and accomplish cost savings.

Experience working in projects which lead to scrap reduction. Experience in SAP to understand BOM, routings, Production versions.

Experience participating in resolving issues using Six Sigma methodology for Green Belt or Black Belt projects in a manufacturing environments Experience of integrating controls using Vision Systems and DC drivers for RPN reduction projects.

Project management experience of leading at least 1 project that required capital investment and managing cross functional stakeholders.

Ability to understand / interpret engineering drawings to resolve supplier quality issues. ISO led auditor certified preferable.

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.