QE Senior Fabrication

Join our Quality Team in our Queretaro Plant.

Position Title: QE Senior Fabrication

Experience time: 5-10  years as Quality Engineer. At least 5 in fabrication process (electrostatic painting, sheet metal and copper.

fabrication, welding process or metal-mechanic enviroment).

Key Responsibilities

The QE Senior Fabrication of the is accountable for establishing, deploying, and stabilizing product, process, and system quality during the launch of a new Schneider Electric manufacturing site with specific technical ownership of electrostatic painting, welding, sheet metal and copper (Cu) fabrication parts . This role leads the end‑to‑end quality setup, ensures readiness for the plant release according the Schneider Quality guidelines, while supporting early application of Quality Core Tools to ensure robust processes from launch, supports customer and corporate audits, and embeds Schneider Electric safety, quality and sustainability standards from day one. The position requires strong leadership, structured execution, and the ability to build systems and teams in parallel with production ramp‑up.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

Key Competencies: agility and adaptability, structured and methodical working style, sense of ownership and accountability. Strong communication and teamwork. Safety, sustainability and compliance mindset. Ability to work under ramp‑up pressure and shifting priorities.

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor quality engineers and quality technicians in a growing organizationSupport recruitment, onboarding, and competency development of the quality teamPersonnel management and build a strong quality culture in a newly established workforce

Technical & Professional Skills

Expert‑level problem‑solving and root cause analysis capabilityStrong understanding of manufacturing quality controls and Quality Fundamentals Deployment. Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsDecisive leadership under ramp‑up pressure

Qualifications

Specific Technical Skills and experience:

1) Electrostatic Painting Process Quality Ownership

Act as process quality owner for electrostatic painting operations (powder or liquid coating).

Ensure robust quality controls across all painting process stages: Surface preparation and pretreatment

-Paint application parameters (voltage, gun settings, distance, flow rate)

Cure oven parameters (temperature, time, airflow)Visual, adhesion, thickness, and corrosion‑resistance requirementsDefine and validate process parameters, control plans, and inspection standardsLead resolution of coating‑related defects (orange peel, poor adhesion, thickness variation, fish eyes, insufficient coverage) 

2) Welding Processes Quality Ownership (Projection, TIG, MIG)

Act as quality system authority for welding processes, including:

Projection welding MIG (GMAW)TIG (GTAW)

Ensure welding processes are: Properly defined and documented, assessed through PFMEA and Control Plans, controlled and monitored for consistency and stability. Review and approve welding process parameters, control methods, and acceptance criteria. Experience in welders' qualification process.

Lead analysis and resolution of welding‑related non‑conformities. Drive continuous improvement of welding quality and reduction of defects and scrap.

Fabrication parts (Stamping, bending, machining, cutting of metal parts)

Sheet metal fabrication (cutting, stamping, bending and forming process)Copper (Cu) fabrication parts (busbars, formed copper components, conductive assemblies)Surface finish, coating, and plating requirementsMaterial Data sheet

Core Tools:

Assist in early deployment and use of Quality Core Tools during process design and launch:

FMEA (Process / Design) Participate in FMEA development, updates, and risk reduction actionsControl Plans – Support creation and maintenance of control plans during ramp‑upMSA – Assist with measurement system analysis activities and documentationSPC – Support basic implementation and monitoring of statistical process controlAssist in defining quality KPIs and monitoring process stability during ramp‑up

What's in it for you?

Exposure and possibility to grow in the Queretaro Campus.

Who will you report to?

Report directly to the Quality Manager. This position will be working occasionally with corporate Quality positions as the Senior Managers and the ETO Quality Director. Additionally have strong collaboration with engineering, project managers and the operations teams.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, or related discipline) Experience 5 years of experience in Quality, desirable experience in new plant, project, or ramp‑up environments (internship, co‑op, or project work). Microsoft Office (Excel required), Minitab, Office.

GD&T, ASTM applicable standards, UL

Certification as internal auditor in ISO 9001, 14001, 45000, Six sigma, Lean manufacturing, welding standarads, NDT,  is a plus.

Languages: English advanced level (required for corporate, customer communication and audits)

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