Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Join our brand-new manufacturing facility in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, and be part of an exciting startup environment. This role offers the opportunity to help establish new production lines, purchase and install equipment, support pilot production runs, and contribute to the successful launch of manufacturing operations. This position is part of a plant ramp-up initiative and will play a key role in establishing processes, supporting operational growth, and driving successful production scale-up from day one.

Responsibilities

• Support the startup and ramp-up of a new Engineer-to-Order manufacturing facility and production lines.
• Provide expertise in manufacturing and production processes, including process design, ergonomics, capacity planning, simulation tools, capital investments, and cost analysis.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Participate in and support Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis activities to ensure robust manufacturing processes and consistent product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development, including manufacturability and feasibility assessments.
• Evaluate and recommend capital investments based on operational needs, feasibility, and expected return on investment.
• Maintain and update Enterprise Resource Planning system data, including materials, bills of materials, and manufacturing routings, when engineering changes occur.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to improve operational performance.
• Monitor production performance metrics and implement actions to improve efficiency, capacity, and overall manufacturing effectiveness.
• Identify and implement ergonomic and safety improvements that help create a safer work environment for employees.
• Conduct time studies and motion studies to improve workflow, labor efficiency, and process design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Three or more years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or technical role supporting plant operations and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, process improvement, or production operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as Structured Query Language, Tableau, or similar applications.
• Experience with computer-aided design software such as AutoCAD.
• Strong digital mindset with an interest in leveraging technology, data, and automation to improve manufacturing performance.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities may evolve as operations grow.

What will you do?

Support the startup and ramp-up of a new Engineer-to-Order manufacturing facility and production lines.
Provide expertise in manufacturing and production processes, including process design, ergonomics, capacity planning, simulation tools, capital investments, and cost analysis.
Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
Participate in and support Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis activities to ensure robust manufacturing processes and consistent product quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development, including manufacturability and feasibility assessments.
Evaluate and recommend capital investments based on operational needs, feasibility, and expected return on investment.
Maintain and update Enterprise Resource Planning system data, including materials, bills of materials, and manufacturing routings, when engineering changes occur.
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to improve operational performance.
Monitor production performance metrics and implement actions to improve efficiency, capacity, and overall manufacturing effectiveness.
Identify and implement ergonomic and safety improvements that help create a safer work environment for employees.
Conduct time studies and motion studies to improve workflow, labor efficiency, and process design.

Who will you report to?

Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Pay

The expected pay range for this full-time position is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this U.S. based position applies to candidates located within the United States.

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

At Schneider, 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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.

We are committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.