Industrial Engineer II

Overview

Lead continuous improvement and product launch activities in manufacturing operations

Key Responsibilities

• process design
• lean manufacturing
• routing management
• product launch
• data analysis
• standard work

Tasks

-Analyze current capabilities versus future production needs based on expected customer demand and establish machine, tooling, and process requirements. -Coordinate activities in scrap reduction, elimination of rework, material variances, labor variances, safety and ergonomic evaluations, and overall continuous improvement. -Proactively identify and address areas of opportunity and collaborate across the organization using lean techniques to improve safety and ergonomics, eliminate bottlenecks, increase quality, and reduce cost across the Operations department. -Lead business efforts in implementation of lean manufacturing concepts including executing strategies, training employees, facilitating kaizen events, and auditing areas to ensure sustainability of improvements. -Review bill of materials and labor costing to establish routings for new and existing products; report and perform regular maintenance to keep information current. -Technical production lead for the launch of new products and changes on existing products with a focus on process and quality. -Partner with product engineering to plan and drive launch-related operational activities. This includes, but is not limited to, layout redesigns, design verification build (DVB) management, manufacturing cell development, creation and maintenance of standard work, product costs, and throughput analysis. -Extract and analyze process data to develop strategies to drive process improvement. Monitor trends in performance indicators to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness. -Own the creation and maintenance of Standard Work and Visual Aids for assembly. -Keep up to date on changes and advances in technology and best practices, incorporating new techniques and tools where appropriate. -Troubleshoot processes and quality defects in areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• solidworks
• lean
• iso 9001
• bachelor’s degree
• project management
• bilingual

What You Bring

-Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar modeling software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. -Demonstrated tenacity for identifying opportunities for improvements and developing solutions. -Strong communication and organizational skills. -Ability to adapt to new situations and quickly learn new processes and technologies. -Proven track record of leading through influence. Able to build strong team relations with peers and work collaboratively with people across all levels and departments. -Team player – demonstrated history of building rapport and quickly integrating with a new team. -Lean or Toyota Production Systems certifications are preferred, but not a requirement. -Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable. -Experience in project management with successful and timely implementation of project and continuous improvement initiatives. -Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with all levels of work force including operators, supervisors, value stream managers, engineers and upper management. Must have the personality to run meetings and appropriately motivate others to action and alignment. -Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering or Science discipline is required. -Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and technologies. Working knowledge of ISO 9001 problem solving and root cause analysis techniques. -Must have a working knowledge and experience with ISO9001 requirements related to documentation, quality controls, training, product segregation requirements, and continuous improvement. -3 -5 years of experience as an Industrial or Manufacturing Engineer, preferably with Operational Excellence or related experience.

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About Legrand, North America

-Headquartered in West Hartford on a historic pre‑1929 Wiremold campus, now a LEED‑certified innovation center. -Anchored in electrical wiring, lighting control, AV integration and smart home systems. -Delivers signature projects ranging from commercial buildings and industrial sites to residential complexes and data centers. -Grew through strategic acquisitions—brands like Middle Atlantic, Raritan, Vantage and C2G bolster its digital/building tech portfolio. -Supports cutting‑edge data center infrastructure, with digital and energy‑efficient offerings driving growth in that market.

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