Manufacturing Engineer
Schneider Electric · Lexington, NC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 13 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Schneider Electric (industrial) in Lexington, NC.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, Value stream mapping, TPM, Kanban, ISO 9001
- 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
Manufacturing Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $128k–$150k.
Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 43 manufacturing engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 42 other live manufacturing postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $97k–$143k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 49%
- ✓ Lean 37%
- Root cause 30%
- ✓ New product launch 30%
- ✓ Team leadership 28%
- Automation 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, Value stream mapping, TPM, Kanban, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Schneider Electric in Lexington
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requirements
including all customer technical requirements. Develop work cell and line layout to streamline material flow while providing ergonomic work areas Develop and implement product and process cost reductions and improvements Investigate, select, and implement new equipment and processes to improve product / process improvement. Document and maintain Work Instructions and Manufacturing Procedures Initiate and drive lean improvements including definition of standard work and line balancing based on TAKT times. Act as lead on Kaizen events supporting Value Stream Map. Support or lead 6S projects, identify and design appropriate kanban sizing, and lead / support critical TPM events on select equipment. Resolve engineering investigations Lead activity on equipment selection, capital justification (AR creation, justification, and submittal), and procurement for capital investments. Process Engineering Change Orders as needed to better document or implement product improvements Establish, maintain, and input product routings into JD Edwards MRP system Identify and implement tools and fixtures as needed to drive improved product / process performance. Review product bill of material and initiate any and all corrections and clarification required. Review product engineering drawings and initiate any and all corrections and clarification required. Develop detailed knowledge on ASCO product lines and an in depth understanding of processing techniques and manufacturing practices Follow all ASCO product development and product documentation procedures Participate in Pilot Run projects and the introduction of new products Provide support to Torque Control Programs Assist in new product introduction and product line transfers between facilities Promote a safe work environment Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers, partners, and suppliers Must have ability to interact with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Test, Manufacturing, and Applications Engineering to effectively and collaboratively resolve any product issues that arise. What
qualifications
will make you successful? • Bachelor's Degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering…BSME, BSEE, BSIE required • 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment as a manufacturing engineer or equivalent • Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing • Experience with Autocad and / or ProE • Must possess the ability to work in a fast paced, teamwork environment • Must have a strong sense of urgency • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization • Must possess strong problem solving and analytical skills • Must possess strong teamwork and team building skills • The ideal candidate will be a high energy, hands on individual that is able to multi-task and work with little to minimal supervision. • Knowledge of ISO standards, audits and inspection techniques, and experience with ISO9001 certification is a plus 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 86,400 - USD 129,600 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
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Sponsorship is not included for this role: we are not able to consider anyone who is on a current work visa or who will require a work visa in the future. Join our manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Engineer and make a tangible impact on production efficiency and equipment reliability. This role offers the opportunity to design innovative solutions, optimize processes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. What will you do? Design and optimize manufacturing systems with focus on process design, capacity planning, and performance metrics Implement preventive maintenance programs that enhance equipment reliability and reduce operational downtime Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean methodology to boost productivity and quality Analyze production data and equipment performance to identify and execute process optimization opportunities Act as liaison between Design Engineering and Manufacturing to insure product quality and integrity meet ASCO performance requirements. Act as operations engineering lead to coordinate problem prevention and resolution, product improvement, cost reduction, and quality improvement efforts Act as operations engineering lead to trouble shoot all electro-mechanical issues that arise during the production process Assist with training and evaluating hourly employees to insure knowledge transfer and adherence to ASCO performance
