Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Improvement & Automation

Legrand AV, Inc.; Mascoutah (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

Health benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Legrand AV, Inc. in Mascoutah, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment across the Electrical Infrastructure division.

You will lead improvement projects aimed at boosting efficiency, quality, and cost reduction while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include supporting DFMs/DFAs, validating tooling and automation, conducting capability studies, and driving Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience leading process improvement projects.
• Experience with manufacturing automation and CAD systems preferred.
• Strong Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, and production methods.
• Lead manufacturing improvement projects focused on efficiency, quality, capacity, and cost reduction.
• Analyze production processes and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead root cause investigations for manufacturing and quality issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews for new and existing products.
• Develop and validate tooling, fixtures, automation solutions, and manufacturing systems.
• Conduct process capability studies, equipment qualifications, and process validations.
• Manage engineering change implementation and maintain manufacturing documentation.
• Participate in capital equipment selection, installation, and startup activities.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, operations, supply chain, and product development teams.
• Train and mentor production personnel.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage TPM activities, equipment spare parts, and maintenance contractor relationships to maintain reliable and efficient facility operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD systems

Automation

Manufacturing automation

Excel

Job description

Legrand AV, Inc. in Mascoutah, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment across the Electrical Infrastructure division.

You will lead improvement projects aimed at boosting efficiency, quality, and cost reduction while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include supporting DFMs/DFAs, validating tooling and automation, conducting capability studies, and driving Lean initiatives.