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Quality Engineer

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

Quality Engineer

Lexington, KY

What will you do?

  • As a Manufacturing Quality Engineering, you will be supporting the Lexington, KY end-to-end manufacturing operations including primarily fabrication and final assembly operations.
  • Leads problem solving regarding internal and external customer concerns utilizing tools including 8D, Kaizen, Six Sigma... all driving to understanding Root Cause - implementing corrective and preventative actions, and driving continuous improvement.
  • Leads review, development and implementation of PFMEA, process control plans and poka-yoke opportunities.
  • Leads, via Schneider Performance System methodologies, continuous process improvement impacting customer returns, scrap, and first time throughput.
  • Supports Short Interval Management serving as a key team member, demonstrating leadership, responsiveness, excellent communication skills, and ability to team with others solving issues and implementing improvement.
  • Interfaces with external customers regarding product concerns, responsible for investigations, customer follow-up, and ultimate customer satisfaction!
  • Interfaces heavily with Technical Antennas, manufacturing hourly and salaried support personnel, and external corporate engineering, quality, and supplier quality resources.
  • Supports new product introductions, supplier development activities relating to Lexington components, and is a key contributor to those overall successes.

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What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
  • Experience within manufacturing Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
  • Experience with 8D problem solving methodology, tool utilization (ie. 5Why, fishbone (cause and effect), etc)
  • Six Sigma knowledge, experience, certification highly desired
  • Demonstrated analytical skills with data, problem resolution, project management
  • Excellent skills in leadership, communication both verbal and written, and attention to detail
  • Excellent computer and system skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.
  • Strong desire to work with people, on the manufacturing floor and with customer interface, excellent follow-up and execution skills.
  • Candidate should be a quick learner able to apply themselves across multiple roles both internal to Lexington and supporting corporate initiatives related to customer satisfaction and quality.

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.

What's in it for me?
Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.

This facility is identified as Union

You must submit an on-line application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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Client-provided location(s): Lexington, KY, USA
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/80295?lang=en-us
Employment Type: Full Time