PP InT - QVE Technical Lead Engineer (FD Products)

PP InT - QVE Technical Lead Engineer (FD Products)

Location: Bangalore

Roles & mission

The QVE (Quality Value Engineering) Technical Lead role at Schneider Electric is a specialized leadership position focused on driving cost optimization, quality improvements, and value engineering initiatives across product lines.

Key Responsibilities:

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Value Engineering Leadership


* Lead QVE initiatives to reduce product costs while maintaining or improving quality and performance.


* Work closely with R&D, procurement, manufacturing, and marketing teams to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities


* Collaborate with global HUBs and regional teams (e.g., China, France) to ensure alignment and knowledge transfer.


* Oversee multiple QVE projects simultaneously, Align with all stakeholders (Quality, Indus, GSC..) to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet performance targets


* Supplier Engagement: Collaborate with suppliers to explore alternative materials, components, or manufacturing processes that can reduce costs


* Collaborate with other global Hubs (e.g., China, France,NAM) for all aspects of Engineering documentation and support, Gate approvals, know how and knowledge transfer.


* Planning & Execution- Develop project plans using Work Breakdown Structures, Manage project schedules and monitor KPI achievements for all Line localization projects.

Conduct risk analysis and implement corrective actions.


* Work closely with Product Owners on product technical specifications and Offer Technical Leaders for Engineering documentation, Testing plans,Certification requirements


* Develop and test product qualification, certification and reliability requirements.

Provide technical guidance to cross functional teams esp GSC assigned to these projects.


* Manage execution of Manufactured samples build, validation and testing in close co-ordination with GSC Technical & Quality Team


* Prepare all the artifacts, documents, results, presentations for the stage reviews to meet the stage gates criteria.

Provide input into project gate reviews (e.g., Do Gate).


* Establish governance mechanisms to track QVE project progress and report savings and performance metrics to senior leadership.Ensure timely reporting and updates to all stakeholders on project status and risks.


* Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis to resolve design related failures during QVE implementation and stabilization.


* Drive innovation and continuous improvement in product design, testing, and validation processes.

Qualifications:


* Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering



* Experience:Minimum 5-8 years engineering, manufacturing, or product development


* Certifications in PMP, dFSR, Quality tools desired.

Preferred: Preferred experience in LV domain, with strong understanding of Breakers, MCB,RCB,MCCB ( overload relay, contactor, MPCB)...