Senior Industrial Manufacturing Engineer (Contractor)

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Manufacturing Engineer to lead and drive manufacturing excellence through process optimization, continuous improvement, and innovation, delivering tangible results in productivity, cost efficiency, and quality performance.

What will you do?

Process Design & Optimization

• Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes and workflows.

• Define and improve cycle time, takt time, and line balancing.

• Drive capacity analysis, bottleneck identification, and productivity improvements.

• Design and validate new processes for new product introduction (NPI).

• Perform advanced time and motion studies.

• Develop optimized plant layouts, workstation design, and material flow.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Leadership

• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, VSM, 5S, SMED, waste elimination).

• Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency improvement projects.

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical Engineering, manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Technical Skill

• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of data analytics is a plus.

• Experience with ERP/MES systems.

• Familiarity with CAD, layout design tools, or simulation software.

• Understanding of automation or digitalization concepts.

• Understanding of Lean manufacturing tools.

Key Competencies

• Strong expertise in Lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, Six Sigma basic knowledge).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.

• Project management capability (planning, execution, stakeholder management).

• Ability to lead initiatives and influence cross-functional teams.

• Strong communication and coaching skills.

Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing / industrial engineering environment.

• Proven experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and project leadership

Rewards designed for you

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page.

• Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. 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 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.