Quality Manager
Schneider Electric · Lincoln, NE
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at Schneider Electric (industrial) in Lincoln, NE.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, DMAIC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $96k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 555 live postings that list pay, out of 1344 quality engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Nebraska plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 1343 other live quality postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $94k–$130k, from 517 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 68%
- ✓ FMEA 39%
- Supplier quality 39%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 36%
- ✓ Six Sigma 34%
- ✓ Lean 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, DMAIC, Stamping, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Schneider Electric
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Schneider Electric in Lincoln
1 other open role at this site.
- Tool & Die Maker (2nd Shift) · Manufacturing · Technician
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related engineering is required. 5 years work experience in Quality, Supply Chain, manufacturing, customer satisfaction. 3-5 years supervisory/managerial experience Knowledge of brands & general Schneider products quality requirements. Lean Master/Master Black Belt Green Belt or Black Belt certified Six sigma certification or PM preferred Expert level in Quality Management Systems ISO9001, ISO90002, ISO14001 (Quality Management System, Environmental MS, OHSAS & Capable to conduct IMS internal Audit.) Familiar with applicable statutory and regulatory
requirements
(ANSI, NEMA, IEC) Previous experience in leading internal audits Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts; Lean 6 Sigma, Poke a Yoke, 8D, Process Control, DoE, PFMEA, DFMEA, DMAIC methodology, etc.) Digital Citizen. Promotes the use of Digital platforms. Continues Improvement approach/ SPS Knowledge SAP Knowledge Communication skills. Respond and drive rapid resolution to emergency customer service & delivery issues. What's in it for me? Lead meaningful quality initiatives that directly impact customer satisfaction and brand reputation Work with a global team of quality and operations experts committed to excellence Access to professional development programs and continuous learning opportunities Flexible work options designed to support your well-being and career growth Bring your quality leadership to a team that values impact and innovation — apply today! 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. For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team: Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: 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. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match. Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera. Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace. Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits. If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form. 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 su
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Summary Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Customer Satisfaction & Quality Manager in our Lincoln NE location. The Quality Manager is responsible for providing leadership and management for quality and customer satisfaction, as well as building the quality policy and culture. The person in this role will manage quality assurance, control processes, and programs by developing, implementing, and administering quality standards and procedures assuring product quality, continual improvement, and customer satisfaction across the plant. What will you do? Manage Quality and the Customer Experience in the manufacturing of residential circuit breakers. Manage the performance and competence of a team of quality engineers. Be the Voice of the Customer Represent the voice of customer and drive the customer centricity within the entity Influence the decision process of the entity to always take into account the voice of the customers (Schneider Performance System, etc.) Contribute to improving customer satisfaction and achieving quality goals by defining, implementing and managing action plans Quality Excellence Run Customer Service and Quality related processes (Issue to Prevention) Drive Quality Excellence in manufacturing (from Suppliers to Customers: stamping, molding, automated assembly, receiving, packing, returns, etc.) Drive the relevant quality programs and methods (8D, Lean 6 sigma, SPS, etc.) to ensure continuous improvement Quality System Implement the Schneider quality policy, define CS&Q roles, targets and objectives within the entity Advocate to drive and implement the Global directives and policies Manage the Quality Management System (ISO) of the entity Network continuously with CS&Q teams to ensure their entity's needs are understood and considered Identify & capitalize on best practices in quality Ensure the right level of competency for the CS&Q tea
