Manufacturing Liason

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Schneider Electric North America Operations Power Systems Division has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to assume the role of 2nd Shift Manufacturing Liaison at our Smyrna, TN facility.
Overview:
This position will serve as a liaison between manufacturing and the engineering department and will be instrumental in minimizing interruptions to production flow. The result will be reducing negative impacts of Manufacturing/Engineering barriers on commitments made to our customers.
The products supported are complex, engineered-to-order (customized) medium voltage electrical distribution, protection, and control equipment. These products are applied to distribute utility and generator electrical power to various environments, including industrial, water/wastewater, and data centers.
Responsibilities:

• Acknowledge and normalize engineering related issues as they occur throughout the manufacturing process. This will include answering manufacturing questions, resolving issues at the point of detection, and engaging the engineer of record on more complex issues.
• Provide relevant feedback to the engineering team to minimize repetitive issues.
• Review and interpret specifications, drawings, electrical schematics, bill of material and other supporting material to resolve identified challenges/issues.
• Understand 3D models and 2D drawings for identifying parts, assemblies, and their relationship to a bill of material
• Coordinate with production and other support functions to resolve engineering issues promptly

The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong initiative to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings for medium voltage equipment; especially MasterClad, HVL, HVL/cc, & Model III product offerings.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment from the hours of 3:15PM-12:00AM daily Monday-Friday
• Ability to gain proficiency in Symmetry, LDS, ODM+, and other related engineering and manufacturing software
• Effective time management to maintain published acknowledgement and normalization timeframes within LDS
• Ability to effectively communicate with both engineering department and plant manufacturing personnel
• Actively participate in SIM meetings representing the engineering team to manufacturing
• Ability to produce clear and concise documentation of issues and effectively communicate findings during engineering SIM meetings or other means
• 2-year degree in a related technical field is preferred, but not required
• 4 plus years experience in the manufacture of electrical distribution equipment preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Strong initiative to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment with a specific aptitude and ability to learn mechanical & electrical design of electrical power distribution equipment
• US citizen or those who have the legal right to work in the US with no sponsorship

Company and Culture:
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), training & development opportunities, and much more.
Our values define our company. Who we are, our customer approach, how we do business, what it is like to work
here, and the kind of people we want to attract and retain. We care for our planet, our customers, our company, our team, and ourselves. We connect to customers and colleagues; we are open and respectful. We challenge others and ourselves. We commit to change by leading the change. Join Schneider Electric, and together, let us make the most of our energy.
Why us?
Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.
₠25.7bn global revenue
137 000+ employees in 100+ countries
45% of revenue from IoT
5% of revenue devoted for R&D
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