Manufacturing Engineer Job at Legrand in St. Louis

Position Description

Ata Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Lighting Sector, Original Cast Lighting (OCL) Team in Saint Louis, MO. Develops, implements and maintains manufacturing processes required to meet the needs of the operation for both existing and new products. Utilizes and supports individual, team and quality/process improvement efforts. Assures manufacturing processes meet requirements for process capability, safety, customer service and reliability.

Main Activities:

• Organization: Individual Contributor competency model
• Main Interface: Internal – product development teams, operations staff at all levels, tooling and maintenance personnel. External – tool/fabrication shops, suppliers, equipment vendors, quality auditors.
• Budget: Provides input to departmental budgets. Manages projects to established budget.

Main Job Duties:

• Designs, improves, maintains and implements processes (equipment, machines, fixtures, etc.) to meet operational needs through monitoring, feedback from manufacturing leaders, supervisors, maintenance activities, operators and personal observation. Establishes and maintains effective preventive maintenance schedules for all processes.
• Develops manufacturing process plans which meet all manufacturing requirements for safety, ergonomics, process capability, quality and cost. Presents process concept proposals and implements approved processes on schedule and within budget. Identifies improvement opportunities for safety, cost, ergonomics, quality and process capability improvements.
• Monitors quality of production and assures assigned processes are capable of producing at or above required quality levels. Performs root cause analyses, takes corrective action and designs/implements engineered solutions when appropriate to maintain effective compliance.
• Develops and documents manufacturing methods. Plans and establishes sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products so as to promote efficient utilization. Drafts and designs layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency.
• Assures all documentation is archived and maintained in accordance with standard practice. Trains maintenance and operating associates on new and revised process procedures. Assures production rates are achievable and routinely repeatable by capable operators.
• Resolves emergent engineering related production barriers. Provides technical assistance to maintenance and operations as necessary to meet the needs of the business. Does what is required to safely get processes back on line at the minimum loss to the business.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering

Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing engineering capacity.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Mechanical, Electrical, Safety, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Skills sets. Communication, verbal send/receive and written.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and ability to effectively handle multiple priorities. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, organize and accomplish a diversified workload.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software. Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus, extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information.
• Must possess excellent project management skills, including demonstrated ability to develop and manage to a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines and control a number of projects at various stages of work.

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