PP InT Hub - QVE Chapter Leader

Organization: Power Products Division, InT. Hub

Job Title: PP InT QVE Chapter Leader

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Location: Bangalore

Roles & mission

The QVE (Quality Value Engineering) Chapter Leader role at Schneider Electric is a specialized leadership position focused on driving cost optimization, quality improvements, and value engineering initiatives across product lines.

• Lead QVE initiatives to reduce product costs while maintaining or improving quality and performance.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams (e. g. , China, France) to ensure alignment and knowledge transfer.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the R&D team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Competency development (Technical, leadership & Functional) of team

• Work closely with R&D, procurement, manufacturing, and marketing teams to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities

• Use data analytics and benchmarking to identify cost drivers and prioritize engineering changes.

• Oversee multiple QVE projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet performance targets
• Develop project plans using Work Breakdown Structures.
• Manage project schedules and monitor KPI achievements.
• Conduct risk analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Align with all stakeholders (Quality, Indus, GSC. . ) to ensure smooth execution and meet the project schedules
• Supplier Engagement: Collaborate with suppliers to explore alternative materials, components, or manufacturing processes that can reduce costs

• Functionally manage a team of engineers and work closely with other cross-functional teams during localization projects.

• Establish governance mechanisms to track QVE project progress and report savings and performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in product design, testing, and validation processes.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering
• Experience:
• 10+ years in engineering, manufacturing, or product development
• Proven track record in cost reduction and value engineering projects
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams

Skills:

• Experience in LV domain, Strong understanding of ACB, MCCB, MCB, CTR ( overload relay, contactor, MPCB), Enclosure, Transfer switch, Busways; Deep knowledge on 2 (compulsory) or more is desirable
• Proven track record of successfully launching new product development, QVE (quality value engineering), customizations, localization of products & part and product transfer project.

Expertise in CAD tools such as PDM, Creo and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T), including tolerance stack-up analysis.

• Strong technical acumen and understanding of low Voltage Switchgear technologies, standards, and market trends.
• Leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership

Preferred:

• Experience in the electrical or automotive industry
• Certifications in PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing
• Multicultural team management experience

Highly adept at influencing and achieving results through others.

Good communication and presentation skills both verbal and written with the ability to prepare necessary status reports and technical presentations for management and customers.

Highly ethical with a strong result orientation.

Must be capable of leading effectively in diverse cultural situations with global stakeholders and team members in a matrix environment.