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Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives across El Paso Plants 3 and 4. This role combines manufacturing engineering leadership with site operations ownership, ensuring efficient production, cost optimization, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager plays a critical role in deploying the Schneider Performance System (SPS), optimizing line architecture and capacity, leading TPM initiatives, and developing engaged, high-performing teams to support current operations and future growth.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement
- Lead deployment of Product & Process SPS methodologies, including plant layout, LADM (Line Architecture Design Methodology), ergonomics, capacity modeling, and simulations.
- Ensure production tool maintainability through implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and skill development.
- Drive continuous improvement of line architectures, capabilities, cycle times, and capacities using Lean diagnostics.
- Identify medium- and long-term improvement opportunities across cost, productivity, quality, and performance.
- Support industrial investment planning, cost analysis, and capacity expansion or reduction initiatives.
Operational & Site Leadership
- Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets.
- Define organizational structures to support new projects or changes in production volume.
- Partner with engineering, design, and supply chain teams by defining industrial and logistical requirements.
People Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing engineering and operations teams.
- Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.
- Lead corrective actions for quality or performance deviations.
- Enforce safety standards and maintain a safe manufacturing environment.
Customer Delivery & Collaboration
- Ensure service levels are met through reliable production and on-time delivery.
- Collaborate with supply chain and logistics partners to meet customer expectations.
Who will you report to? Plant Manager
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong experience in Lean Manufacturing, SPS, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrated success driving TPM, process optimization, and operational excellence.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence across levels.
- Proven ability to engage, develop, and lead teams.
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.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Let us learn about you! Apply today.
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.
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives across El Paso Plants 3 and 4. This role combines manufacturing engineering leadership with site operations ownership, ensuring efficient production, cost optimization, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager plays a critical role in deploying the Schneider Performance System (SPS), optimizing line architecture and capacity, leading TPM initiatives, and developing engaged, high-performing teams to support current operations and future growth.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement
- Lead deployment of Product & Process SPS methodologies, including plant layout, LADM (Line Architecture Design Methodology), ergonomics, capacity modeling, and simulations.
- Ensure production tool maintainability through implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and skill development.
- Drive continuous improvement of line architectures, capabilities, cycle times, and capacities using Lean diagnostics.
- Identify medium- and long-term improvement opportunities across cost, productivity, quality, and performance.
- Support industrial investment planning, cost analysis, and capacity expansion or reduction initiatives.
Operational & Site Leadership
- Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets.
- Define organizational structures to support new projects or changes in production volume.
- Partner with engineering, design, and supply chain teams by defining industrial and logistical requirements.
People Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing engineering and operations teams.
- Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.
- Lead corrective actions for quality or performance deviations.
- Enforce safety standards and maintain a safe manufacturing environment.
Customer Delivery & Collaboration
- Ensure service levels are met through reliable production and on-time delivery.
- Collaborate with supply chain and logistics partners to meet customer expectations.
Who will you report to? Plant Manager
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong experience in Lean Manufacturing, SPS, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrated success driving TPM, process optimization, and operational excellence.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence across levels.
- Proven ability to engage, develop, and lead teams.
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.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Let us learn about you! Apply today.
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.
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.
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Align your PMP credentials with Schneider's requirements
Schneider Electric consistently looks for PMP certification or equivalent formal project management credentials for these roles. Get certified before applying. Hiring managers in manufacturing operations treat it as a baseline filter, not a bonus.
Target Schneider's energy management and industrial divisions
Project Program Manager openings at Schneider concentrate in divisions tied to grid automation, industrial automation, and EcoStruxure platform delivery. Filtering your search by these business units puts you in front of the teams that hire most actively for this function.
Surface your cross-functional manufacturing experience early
Schneider's hiring panels for this role are looking for candidates who've coordinated between engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams in a manufacturing or industrial context. Lead with that in your resume and cover letter before the interview stage.
Understand how your visa type affects offer timing
H-1B cap-subject candidates need employer registration in March, which means Schneider must commit before the April lottery. If you're on OPT, your 60-day grace period creates a hard deadline. Clarify your status early so the recruiting team can plan the petition timeline around your situation.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Project Program Manager roles at Schneider Electric
Schneider posts these roles across multiple job boards, making it easy to miss openings that include sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Schneider Electric Project Program Manager positions that support visa sponsorship, so you're only applying where sponsorship is confirmed.
Ask about LCA filing timelines before accepting an offer
Before signing, confirm that Schneider's immigration team has started the Labor Condition Application with DOL. The LCA must be certified before your I-129 petition can be filed with USCIS. Delays here push your start date, which matters if you're transitioning between visa statuses.
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Find Project Program Manager at Schneider Electric JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Schneider Electric sponsor H-1B visas for Project Program Managers?
Yes, Schneider Electric sponsors H-1B visas for Project Program Manager roles. The company works with immigration counsel to file petitions and manages the LCA process through DOL before submitting to USCIS. If you're cap-subject, sponsorship requires timing your offer around the H-1B registration window in March each year.
Which visa types does Schneider Electric use for Project Program Manager roles?
Schneider Electric sponsors H-1B visas for most Project Program Manager hires, which covers the broadest range of nationalities. Australian citizens may be eligible for the E-3 visa, which avoids the H-1B lottery entirely. For candidates pursuing permanent residence, Schneider supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways, typically after establishing tenure in the role.
How do I apply for Project Program Manager jobs at Schneider Electric?
Apply directly through Schneider Electric's careers portal, targeting roles in divisions like grid automation, industrial automation, or EcoStruxure. Tailor your application to show cross-functional program delivery experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. You can also browse verified sponsorship-eligible openings at Schneider Electric through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa type so you skip listings that don't include sponsorship.
What qualifications does Schneider Electric expect for Project Program Manager roles?
Schneider typically expects a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field, alongside PMP certification or demonstrated equivalent experience. Candidates who've managed large-scale, cross-functional programs in manufacturing, energy infrastructure, or industrial automation are strongly preferred. Familiarity with Agile or Stage-Gate delivery methodologies gives applicants a clear edge in screening.
How do I plan my timeline around Schneider Electric's visa sponsorship process?
Start conversations with Schneider's recruiting team about your visa status as early as the offer stage. H-1B petitions require a certified LCA from DOL before USCIS filing, which typically takes two to four weeks. Cap-subject candidates need offers in hand before the March registration window. If you're transitioning off OPT, confirm your 60-day grace period leaves enough runway for petition filing.
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