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About the Role

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that manufacturing processes consistently produce products that meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. This role provides advanced technical leadership in root‑cause analysis, process capability, quality planning, and continuous improvement. As a senior-level engineer, this position mentors junior quality staff, leads major quality initiatives, and partners closely with operations, engineering, and suppliers to drive world‑class quality performance.

Responsibilities

Lead development and optimization of manufacturing quality processes, including PFMEA, control plans, capability studies, PPAP, and validation protocols.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Serve as the primary technical lead for complex quality investigations.
Use structured root‑cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, Fault Tree Analysis, etc.).
Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Provide engineering support to production lines to reduce scrap, improve process capability, and enhance product reliability.
Evaluate and qualify new equipment, tools, fixtures, and inspection methods.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFM/A) and robust quality controls.
Ensure adherence to standards such as ISO 9001.
Lead internal audits and participate in customer and external audits.
Maintain accuracy of quality documentation including control plans, specifications, and procedures.
Mentor quality engineers and technicians in quality tools, data analysis, and problem‑solving.
Lead cross‑functional teams on major improvement and compliance initiatives.
Support training programs on quality standards and methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.
5–8 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
Strong understanding of PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and Gage R&R.
Proven leadership in cross‑functional problem‑solving.
Advanced data analysis skills (Minitab or similar).
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
ASQ certifications such as CQE, CSSGB/CSSBB, or CQA.
Experience in automotive, aerospace, medical device, or electronics industries.
Strong knowledge of GD&T and complex measurement systems.
Experience with reliability engineering.

Skills

Advanced problem-solving
Statistical analysis & SPC
Lean/Six Sigma
Technical writing
Leadership
Process validation
Supplier development
Risk management & FMEA

Location

Buffalo NY

Work Type

full-time

Experience Level

5-8 years
senior-level

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field
Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Salary/Compensations

USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year

Benefits

medical (with member reward points)
dental
vision
basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks
flexible work arrangements
paid family leaves
well-being programs
12 holidays per year
15 days of paid time off per year
company share ownership
401(k) with match
performance discussions
global opportunities
Schneider Career Hub
learning platforms like Coursera
recognition
sharing your voice
volunteer leave
programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
youth education initiatives
military leave benefits

About the Company

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
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. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Equal Opportunity

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide 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.