Manufacturing Engineer

Position Description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT
. The Manufacturing Engineer will develop, implement, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes required to meet the needs of the operation for both existing and new products. Assure processes support organizational goals for safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost. Ultimately, you’ll be the one to ensure our production lines work efficiently and effectively to satisfy our customers. Job reports to Value Stream Manager.

• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Prepare process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and operations as necessary to meet the business needs.
• Provide manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Develop and test effective automated and manual systems.
• Resolve issues and delays in production.
• Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; and managing special service.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Education: B.S degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing, Industrial or equivalent).
• Experience: 1 - 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skills/
  
  Competencies:
  
  Previous experience as a manufacturing engineer or similar role; knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and tool design; familiarity with manufacturing equipment and quality assurance techniques; commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations; well‑versed in relevant software (CAD, MS Office); project management skills; problem‑solving ability; understanding of lean manufacturing tools and concepts; teamwork skills.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer.