Position Description
At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for aManufacturing Engineer IIto join theData Center Power and Control Division Teamin Reno, NV.Under general direction of Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer II will plan, design, and optimize manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Engineers are creative and analytical thinkers and designers of processes, tools, and procedures. This position will provide technical expertise to develop practical solutions for manufacture, testing, or improvement of company products and lead their implementation. The Manufacturing Engineer will ensure that all assigned duties are performed quickly, efficiently, and according to the established departmental and company policies, procedures, and goals. The Manufacturing Engineer, as with all members of the Legrand Team, is expected to promote a positive attitude, demonstrate initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercise confidentiality.
What Will You Do?
Coordinate and execute new product introduction initiatives throughout Operations both at the contract manufacturer and production environment.
Create, update, and enhance manufacturing processes and documentation.
Resolve Bill of Materials and routing errors in Company ERP system.
Address daily production issues and work cross-functionally to recommend short- and long-term solutions.
Execute manufacturing engineering assignments that involve advanced analysis.
Perform various manufacturing engineering projects.
Determine and establish labor and assembly time standards.
Lead value engineering initiatives to drive product, process, cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
Provide production support at contract manufacturing sites and Company production department.
Influence change to products through the application of Design for Manufacturability.
Develop robust manufacturing engineering solutions and techniques which meet design specifications.
Advocate the application and implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques and processes.
Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technology.
Assist in capital expenditure proposals (project definition, quotes, procurement, coordination, and implementation).
Drive companywide process improvement initiatives.
Develop tooling and fixtures for manufacturing process.
Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives.
Train and develop entry level manufacturing engineers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Skills
Education:
Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
2 years related experience, preferably in similar industry.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Previous 2D and 3D CAD Design experience.
Ability to coordinate engineering projects and demonstrate engineering technical expertise to a team.
Strong knowledge of product design and manufacturing processes.
Ability to successfully lead a team.
Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate multiple priorities to deadlines.
Project management and self-management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
Good organizational skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint/ Project).
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organization/planning skills and the ability to work independently.
This position will require up to 75% travel for the first 4 months and up to 25% thereafter. Applicant must have or be able to obtain permission to travel to the USA and Mexico.
Familiarity of ISO 9000 standards and audit process.
Required Competencies:
Time Management/Organization - Be able to work on multiple projects concurrently and keep track of progress and status.
Delegation - Develop team members through new work assignments by setting expectations, reporting standards, and creating buy in.
Detail Oriented - Be able to keep track of and create task lists.
Creative Thinking - Uses personal understanding and new technology to generate improved methods and designs. Presents these ideas and information in a concise manner to be reviewed in an open forum.
Continuous Improvement - Be able to improve systems and processes as you work with them.
Innovation - Display original thinking and creativity, meet challenges with resourcefulness, generate suggestions for improving work, develop novel approaches and ideas.
Communication - Deliver on metrics, express ideas and thoughts both verbally and in written form, exhibit good listening and comprehension, keep others informed, select and use appropriate communication methods.
Learning and Growth - Ability to learn and apply new skills, keep abreast of current developments, display understanding of how job relates to others, use resources effectively.
Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, work well in group problem solving situations, use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Quality - Ensure quality through process creation, inspection, communication, and checking.
Trust Building - Able to get to know your people, what they are good at, and what they need help with.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Work environment is fast-paced, and priorities can shift quickly.
All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required, and multi-task job duties on a regular basis.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Company Info
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
About Legrand's Data Center Power and Control Division
The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand's Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.
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LocationUS-NV-Reno
Positions 1
Experience (Years) 2
Category Manufacturing
