Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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%.

This is a 2nd shift salaried position, typically aligned to a 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM schedule.

The role includes a weekly 2:30 PM meeting and requires flexibility to support additional meetings, workshops, and occasional rotating weekend coverage based on business needs.

Key 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.

This position reports to? Quality Manager

Qualifications:


* 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.


* Familiarity with International Organization for Standardization standards, proc...