Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Schneider Electric · Buffalo, NY
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Schneider Electric (industrial) in Buffalo, NY. Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as primary manufacturing representative during product development.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Kaizen, Root cause, FMEA
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $87k–$126k.
Median of the low and high ends of 42 live postings that list pay, out of 77 manufacturing engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 76 other live manufacturing postings in New York.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $86k–$125k, from 41 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 43%
- ✓ Root cause 38%
- ✓ Automation 36%
- ✓ Lean 36%
- Team leadership 25%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, Kaizen, PPAP, APQP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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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?
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This plant: Schneider Electric in Buffalo
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Full description from Schneider ElectricAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead manufacturing industrialization activities for new product launches. Participate in cross-functional product development teams from concept through production release. Develop and execute manufacturing launch plans and readiness assessments. Coordinate prototype, pilot, and production validation builds. Establish manufacturing strategies to support product cost, quality, and delivery targets. Manufacturing Process Development Design and implement efficient manufacturing and assembly processes. Develop process flow diagrams, work instructions, and standard operating procedures. Determine labor, tooling, equipment, and facility requirements. Conduct time studies and line balancing activities. Support automation and process optimization initiatives. Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure designs support manufacturability and assembly efficiency. Identify and resolve manufacturing risks during product development. Lead Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly reviews. Recommend design changes that improve quality, cost, reliability, and throughput. Production Launch & Validation Lead product validation activities as required. Coordinate process
qualifications
and capability studies. Support manufacturing trials and process validation activities. Drive closure of launch-related issues and corrective actions. Tooling and Equipment Management Define manufacturing equipment and tooling requirements. Support specification, procurement, installation, and validation of production equipment. Coordinate with suppliers and internal resources to ensure launch timing
requirements
are met. Manage capital projects associated with new product introductions. Quality and Continuous Improvement Support PFMEA development and control plan creation. Drive root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Monitor launch metrics and production performance. Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost. Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as primary manufacturing representative during product development. Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Production, Product Engineering, Maintenance, and Procurement teams. Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership. Support customer and supplier technical discussions related to manufacturing readiness. What
qualifications
will make you successful?
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline. 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, new product introduction, or production launch environments. Experience leading manufacturing launches from prototype through production. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly systems, and production equipment. Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen methodology, and continuous improvement methodologies. Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in highly regulated or high-volume manufacturing environments. Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA. Experience with automation and production line design. Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification. Project Management certification (PMP or similar). Experience with ERP and MES systems. Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools. Success Measures On-time product launches Manufacturing readiness achieved prior to SOP (Start of Production) Achievement of quality and scrap targets during launch Successful ramp-up to planned production rates Reduction in launch-related manufacturing issues Achievement of cost and productivity targets Customer launch success and satisfaction 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 101,600 - USD 152,400 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 secu
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction Engineer Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager Department: Operations / Manufacturing Engineering Position Summary The New Product Industrialization Engineer is responsible for leading the transition of new products from design and development into full-scale manufacturing. This role serves as the key interface between Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, assembled efficiently, and launched successfully while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements. The engineer will drive manufacturing readiness activities, develop production processes, coordinate equipment and tooling requirements, and support initial production builds through successful ramp-up to volume manufacturing. What will you do?
