Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT .

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading and deploying the best practices in the manufacturing organization by taking initiative to support continuous improvement in various manufacturing processes by reducing costs and improving the flow of material and setting up cycle times.

Will work towards achieving the manufacturing goals and objectives of the organization. This position will lead, facilitate, execute, and manage projects to reduce the costs significantly by implementing Lean, and continuous improvement methodologies.

And uses their expertise to identify and recommend improvements by applying the relevant principles.

What Will You Do?

• Drives implementation / utilization of key Lean elements for all operations; such as 5S, Kaizen, Cellular Manufacturing, Kanban Replenishment, SMED, and Visual Management.
• Develop principle work standards and line balancing for productivity.
• Facilitate kaizen events with appropriate direction from the Lean Manager.
• Optimize machining processes to reach product quality, efficiency and process repeatability.
• Execute LEAN manufacturing techniques and design.
• Optimize work flow and cell designs and introduce cost-effective automation for productivity and safety advantages.
• Perform time studies to develop standard work.
• Design machine and tools for new product or process.
• Track and execute cost reduction for process improvements.
• Initiate, communicate and manage investigations into process issues and quality (internal & external) issues to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and implement solutions.
• Communicate Lean group’s philosophy, vision and expectations.
• Develop and sustain employees training and development on lean concepts.
• Program management of the training system.
• Lead value stream mapping exercises to determine and record business improvement areas.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree.
• Highly hands-on and strong mechanical aptitude needed.
• Strong Analytical & technical skills are needed for all product support activities.
• 2+ Years in Lean / Continuous Improvement Environment

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience leading or participation Continuous Improvement efforts using Six-Sigma process methods and tools, across multiple functions of the business or related courses of study.
• Successful project management experience or related courses of study.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to relate to diverse teams and functions.
• Demonstrated effective and professional presentation techniques and skills.
• Strong leadership, team building, and motivation skills.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, and to take a proactive and aggressive goal-setting approach in developing a Lean culture.
• Comfortable working with multiple departments.

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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Equal Opportunity Employer