Industrial Engineer II
Legrand, North America
Lead continuous improvement and product launch activities in manufacturing operations
2 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Kenosha, WI
Office Full-Time
Company Size
9,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electrical Distribution
Data Center Solutions
Energy Management
Building Automation
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
Cable Management
LED Lighting Solutions
Home Automation
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Data Centers
Energy Savings
Home Automation
Lighting Controls
Building Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
process design
lean manufacturing
routing management
product launch
data analysis
standard work
- 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.
What you bring
solidworks
lean
iso 9001
bachelor’s degree
project management
bilingual
- 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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Overview
1904
Founded in 1904
Originating from a 1904 porcelain switches workshop, setting the foundation for its evolution.
625K sq ft
Large distribution center
Operates a 625,000 square foot distribution center supporting coast-to-coast two-day delivery.
€8.65B
Global group revenue
Part of a €8.65 billion global group, reflecting substantial industry presence.
40%
North America sales
North America accounts for over 40% of Legrand’s sales, highlighting regional dominance.
- 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.
- Innovation: We drive innovation to meet the evolving needs of our customers and employees.
- Customer Focus: We are committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers and partners.
- Integrity: We adhere to the highest ethical standards and foster trust in every relationship.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and the outcomes we achieve.
- Collaboration: We work together as a team to achieve our common goals.
- Sustainability: We actively contribute to environmental protection and resource conservation.
30% CO2 Reduction
CO2 Emissions Reduced
Since 2015, the company has cut its carbon output per unit produced.
80% Operations
ISO 14001 Certified
Over 80% of operations meet environmental management standards.
- Aims to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Product range includes energy-efficient solutions contributing to reducing carbon footprints.
- Focuses on reducing waste through circular economy initiatives and aims to increase the percentage of recycled materials in products.
2030
Gender Parity Goal
The company aims to achieve gender parity in management positions.
27%
Current Female Representation
Women currently account for a portion of global management roles.
15%
Target Increase
The company plans to boost women's representation in technical roles by this percentage.
- Maintains partnerships with organizations supporting women and underrepresented groups in engineering and technology fields.
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