Sr. Tool Design Project Engineer

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tool Design Project Engineer (Hybrid) to join the Wiremold Team in West Hartford.

What Will You Do?

Design progressive and secondary stamping and forming dies for new products and processes, and replacement of existing tools at end of life.

Design other types of tools for production as needed.

• Support product development teams in Design for Manufacturing activities by recommending design adjustments and production processes to optimize cost through improving material utilization, reducing defects, and ensuring quick, reliable setups.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

5+ years as a Tool Designer creating progressive and secondary stamping and forming dies in an active manufacturing facility.

Hands on tool room experience a plus.

• BS degree in engineering a plus. Journeyman Toolmaker Certificate a plus.
• Must have experience with 3D CAD Modeling, preferably SolidWorks, and strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, and project management tracking.
• Must have demonstrated problem solving capabilities and be knowledgeable in lean manufacturing principles.
• Must work well in a team-based environment and be able to communicate with all levels of the organization, including engineers and shop floor associates.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Company Info

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures.

Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable.

Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA : LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries.

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About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions / sector : Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.

We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries.

LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active / growing Employee Resource Group network.

LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world.

Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets.

With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.

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