Design Engineer II

Legrand; Warsaw (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand Warsaw, IN is seeking a Design Engineer II to design, develop, and transition consumer-directed projection screen products for the AV market. You will work on cross-functional teams to ensure high integrity, cost-effective and reproducible designs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, marketing, and suppliers, with hands-on design using 3D CAD and thorough documentation. You will contribute to product training and customer support while upholding Legrand values.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical engineering or related field with 2+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; knowledge of standards.

Responsibilities

• Design aesthetically-pleasing, functional, manufacturable products.
• Collaborate with Marketing, engineering, and suppliers to meet project goals.
• Develop project/test plans and write test reports.
• Create and maintain product documentation and BOMs.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams for product lines.
• Provide technical product training and support to customers.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical aptitude

Project planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SAP

MS Office

Job description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer II to join the Audio Video Division in Warsaw, IN.

This position is responsible for the design, development, and transition to production of consumer directed, aesthetically-pleasing, innovative, cost-effective and reproducible designs of projection screens, easels, and accessories for the audio-visual industry. This position is responsible for participating on cross-functional development teams for the purpose of ensuring high integrity designs through effective use of appropriate analytical tools and techniques.

What Will You Do?

• Design aesthetically-pleasing, functional and manufacturable customer driven, innovative products
• Responsible for assisting Marketing team members by providing leadership, guidance and education to both internal and external customers on product features, advantages and benefits stemming from the designs
• Effectively interface with engineers, designers, technicians, manufacturing engineers, and suppliers to meet project commitments
• Effectively influence and communicate between internal departments to manage projects
• Participate in developing project plans, test plans, and writing test reports; assist with creating, maintaining, and revising product project plans and effectively communicate project deadlines
• Create product documentation: solid modeling of components and assemblies, technical drawings, BOM’s and ECO’s
• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams for the associated product lines
• Provide new product training to Marketing, Customer Service, Sales and others
• Provide technical product support to customers
• Learn and expand personal knowledge of the industry, competitors and the customers, through trade show attendance and direct and indirect customer interaction, to competitively enhance and grow the Company’s product capabilities
• Represent Company at trade shows, trade association and client meetings to promote products and services
• Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in Safety Programs, initiatives, and investigations.
• Demonstrate our five core values of Integrity, Customer Responsiveness, Innovation, Passionate Contribution & Empowerment and Continuous Improvement

Required Skills

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or other related technical degree with a minimum of two (2) years experience as a mechanical design engineer in a manufacturing environment
• 3D CAD work experience

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to interpret standards, specifications, procedures, drawings, etc.; mechanical aptitude
• Effective project planning and execution skills; ability to multi-task and manage several projects at once
• Need to be a flexible and adaptable facilitator between internal departments across brands and regions, to improve project time, design, and/or communications
• Must possess high level of enthusiasm, strong integrity, keen customer service, excellent organizational skills and excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Desire to work in team environment as project leader or as an individual contributor
• Be detail-oriented and have excellent follow-through skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills"s
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Must be able to function in a deadline driven environment
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
• Must possess high degree of professionalism
• Computer literate (MS Office, e-mail, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consumer driven product design
• Experience in Project Management
• DFMEA and FEA experience
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Sheet metal experience
• Plastic design experience
• Aluminum extrusion knowledge
• Electrical or controls experience
• Experience working with multiple disciplines, including electrical and mechanical design, layout, manufacturing, external suppliers and service providers
• UL, TUV and/or CE experience
• Experience with MS Project timelines
• Experience with SAP

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Audio Video (AV) Division

Legrand AV is a global leader in designing and manufacturing electrical, data, and AV solutions. For their customers worldwide, Legrand AV is focused on providing the foundation for amazing AV experiences through innovative solutions and exceptional service that solve their customers' AV integration and technology challenges.

Today and tomorrow are about keeping people connected. Legrand and the AV industry are uniquely positioned to deliver just that. Legrand AV solutions support technology to rebuild and maintain vital connections around the world. The tenacity and determination to stay connected, no matter what it takes is proof that nothing will stop Legrand AV’s pursuit for life. Despite the challenges, people have adapted and found ways to collaborate, to meet, to greet, to teach, to learn.

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