Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Legrand North America • Reno, NV

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About The Position

At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join the Data Center Power and Control Division Team in Reno, NV. Under general direction of Operations Engineering Senior Manager, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager will plan, schedule, coordinate, allocate resources, and control processes for the Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Services Teams and their related projects. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager manages staff in areas such as work scheduling, communications, employee relations, performance counseling, and performance reviews. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for a team that supports all phases of production. The team is responsible for qualifying and improving manufacturing processes for all products. The team Interfaces with local and remote production to introduce new products, improve existing products, and report on all department initiatives. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager plans and directs the manufacturing engineering and engineering services staff to ensure that all assigned duties are performed quickly, efficiently, and according to the established departmental and company policies, procedures, and goals. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager, 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?
Manage department budgets, staffing, reviews, and coordination of training and development.
Develop, monitor, and report on overall test engineering performance/metrics.
Coordinate, monitor, and manage projects to ensure timely completion.
Collaborate with a variety of functional areas in the org to make improvements and meet commitments.
Develop test specifications, scopes, and objectives of projects involving all relevant parties.
Analyze and monitor processes, resources, and documentation for successes and potential improvements.
Monitor and improve First Pass Yield testing.
Promote a positive attitude, positive relations, and a sense of urgency with coworkers and directs.
Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment and ensure correct use of equipment throughout.
Coordinate manufacturing support for New Product Introductions (NPI) in domestic and foreign factories.
Manage and monitor engineering activities related to the manufacturing and change management of products.
Establish and maintain production standards and methods.
Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
Support the implementation of major projects (e.g. plant layout changes, material handling improvements, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, or additions, etc.).
Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Work with Design Engineers to improve part manufacturability and quality.
Meet with team members regularly and provide performance feedback and development.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years related experience, preferably in similar industry.
• Project management and self-management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
• Ability to apply cost/benefits analysis to requested projects.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts.
• Prior experience in managing a staff (supervise, train, coach, develop, motivate, interview, hire, terminate) and lead by example.
• Strong knowledge of product design and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to successfully lead a team.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate multiple priorities to deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
• 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 25% travel. Some travel internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with product design using CAD. Autodesk Suite (Inventor, Vault, and AutoCAD).
• Experience with executing Engineering Change Orders and understand document revision processes.
• Experience with mechanical product testing and reporting.
• Knowledge of mechanical drawing standards.
• Able to read and interpret PCB schematics.
• Familiarity with electronic components and electric circuits.
• Experience working on live high voltage circuits.
• 2D and 3D CAD Design experience.
• Familiarity of ISO 9000 standards and audit process.

Responsibilities

• Manage department budgets, staffing, reviews, and coordination of training and development.
• Develop, monitor, and report on overall test engineering performance/metrics.
• Coordinate, monitor, and manage projects to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with a variety of functional areas in the org to make improvements and meet commitments.
• Develop test specifications, scopes, and objectives of projects involving all relevant parties.
• Analyze and monitor processes, resources, and documentation for successes and potential improvements.
• Monitor and improve First Pass Yield testing.
• Promote a positive attitude, positive relations, and a sense of urgency with coworkers and directs.
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment and ensure correct use of equipment throughout.
• Coordinate manufacturing support for New Product Introductions (NPI) in domestic and foreign factories.
• Manage and monitor engineering activities related to the manufacturing and change management of products.
• Establish and maintain production standards and methods.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Support the implementation of major projects (e.g. plant layout changes, material handling improvements, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, or additions, etc.).
• Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Work with Design Engineers to improve part manufacturability and quality.
• Meet with team members regularly and provide performance feedback and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees