Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Legrand•Fairfield, NJ

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the team at Legrand! GENERAL PURPOSE To 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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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