Manufacturing Engineer

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Audio Video Division in Union, OH. The Manufacturing Engineer will provide day to day support on products being built in the manufacturing assembly area(s). This would include working with the assembly team in the identification of continuous improvement ideas that utilize lean manufacturing principles. These improvements would target processes and procedures that will enhance the quality and repeatability of the assembly process and increase productivity.

What Will You Do?

• Identify process and assembly improvements and work with a senior engineer to implement improvement ideas into the manufacturing area using lean manufacturing principles.
• Provide troubleshooting support to the manufacturing floor.
• Create and maintain manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Provide input on the design of new product line assembly cells and implement their setup.
• Provide process and procedural training to assembly personnel.
• Participate in new product design reviews to identify design for manufacturability (DFM) issues and opportunities.
• Review assembly documentation for accuracy through ECO reviews.
• Work with packaging vendors to design custom packaging solution for high volume assemblies.
• Design and implement assembly fixtures that will increase efficiencies on the manufacturing floor.
• Provide Return on Investment (ROI) justification on capital expenditures.
• Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in Safety Programs, initiatives, and investigations.
• Demonstrate our five core values of Integrity, Customer Responsiveness, Innovation, Passionate Contribution & Empowerment and Continuous Improvement.

Required Skills

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering or other related technical degree with a minimum of six (6) months engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; or combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3D CAD work experience.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• An understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers, internet and Microsoft Office suite of software including Word, Excel and Outlook (or related e-mail system).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret standards, specifications, procedures, drawings, etc.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to train and motivate employees at all levels.
• Ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines.
• Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs.
• Be detail-oriented and have excellent follow-through skills.
• Must possess high degree of professionalism.

Special Job Requirements:

• Must be available for extended, varied work hours based on business need.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Solidworks.
• Experience with SAP.
• Labeling software experience.
• Machine shop experience.
• Multi-lingual (Spanish, Laotian, etc.)

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to reach above shoulder level, reach below knee level, bend, stoop, squat/kneel, climb; and lift, push or pull 50 lbs. Must have the ability to make coordinated movements of the fingers and hands to grasp, manipulate, and to perform data entry on a keyboard.
• Steel-toed shoes are required for working in this position.
• Combination general office and regular shop assembly/distribution center environment (no air conditioning).
• May require regular ground travel to other company facilities within local metropolitan area.
• Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 5% travel.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

 About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

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