Assistant Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

What Will You Do in This Position?

Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technical professionals, providing coaching, mentoring, performance management, and technical guidance.
Drive manufacturing performance by monitoring and improving key operational metrics, including OEE, throughput, cycle time, productivity, and lead time.
Champion the implementation of Schneider Performance System (SPS), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Develop and execute productivity improvement plans that deliver measurable gains in cost, quality, safety, and delivery performance.
Lead manufacturing process design, optimization, and continuous improvement activities, including ergonomics, workflow analysis, line balancing, and resource utilization.
Ensure manufacturing capacity is aligned with business requirements through effective capacity planning, workforce planning, and utilization of capacity management tools.
Conduct process simulations, workflow studies, and queue analyses to improve production flow, reduce bottlenecks, optimize lead times, and maximize line performance.
Establish and maintain standard work, labor standards, and operating times using industrial engineering methodologies such as MTM, work measurement, time studies, and video analysis.
Identify, evaluate, and implement capital investments, automation solutions, and process improvements that support business growth and operational excellence.
Lead major manufacturing, industrialization, automation, and productivity projects from planning through execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and business objectives are achieved.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Engineering teams to ensure manufacturability, efficient production flow, and successful project implementation.
Provide manufacturing and logistics expertise during new product introductions, facility expansions, and production volume changes to optimize operational performance and costs.
Manage departmental resources, project priorities, and budgets while supporting strategic business goals.
Serve as the manufacturing engineering subject matter expert in process design, ergonomics, capacity planning, simulation modeling, cost analysis, automation, and operational performance.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Lead cross-functional teams in identifying, prioritizing, and implementing initiatives that improve manufacturing efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall plant performance.

What's in it for me?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with experience leading process improvement and engineering initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, capacity planning, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in manufacturing process optimization, productivity improvement, and operational performance management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate effectively with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team development abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools is a plus.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this full-time position is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year.

Benefits

• Care for Yourself and Your Family: Medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Invest and Plan Your Future: Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Grow Your Skills and Career: Performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace: Encouragement of collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community: Volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

About Schneider Electric

At Schneider Electric, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

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