Project Engineering Manager
Schneider Electric · Salisbury, NC
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Schneider Electric (industrial) in Salisbury, NC.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $97k–$143k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ 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.
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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?
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Responsibilities
Manage the overall Project Engineering department. Responsible for people management, including goal setting, performance management, competency development, recognition, engagement, and well-being. Manage the overall capacity of the department. Drive KPIs for the team to ensure overall achievement. Ensure compliance with project objectives is maintained within our product definition file and design intent. Continuous improvement of the design activity in terms of technical knowledge, efficiency, quality, and productivity. Ensure overall customer satisfaction and quality is delivered to both our internal and external customers. Manages overall performance for their engineering site, facilitates assessments and drives continuous improvements. What's in it for you: Leadership role in shaping technical direction and delivery excellence Opportunity to work with diverse, cross-functional teams on challenging projects Professional growth through exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies Autonomy in driving technical quality and team development Dynamic environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement What
qualifications
will make you successful for this role? Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field, with demonstrated experience and favorable annual performance reviews. Demonstrated leadership/people management skills. Strong communication skills and ability to de-escalate customer issues. General knowledge on the processes, procedures, tools and equipment applications. Leads change activity to improve productivity, quality and customer satisfaction with successful change management. Leads activities to improve reuse of design, and advancing ETO custom toward standard records. 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 117,600 - USD 176,400 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 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 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
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