Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & NPI Process Optimization

Legrand; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand, located in West Hartford, CT, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to create, implement, and optimize processes for existing and new products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while keeping production lines efficient and compliant.

The role emphasizes line balancing, process improvement, DFMs, tooling, and documentation, with a bachelor’s in engineering and CAD/ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing engineering, drafting, or related engineering capacity.
• Experience with CAD software (2D/3D) preferred.
• Experience with automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and new product introduction processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing methods and processes.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and process capabilities; establishing standards; and confirming manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing methods and equipment; soliciting observations from operators; and conferring with equipment vendors.
• Review new product designs to identify design for manufacturability (DFM) issues and opportunities; support new product introduction initiatives.
• Develop tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes and assembly operations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Create and maintain accurate manufacturing documentation, including process flows, ECOs, and work instructions.
• Provide technical assistance and training to maintenance, operations, and assembly personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (2D/3D)

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legrand, located in West Hartford, CT, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to create, implement, and optimize processes for existing and new products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets while keeping production lines efficient and compliant.

The role emphasizes line balancing, process improvement, DFMs, tooling, and documentation, with a bachelor’s in engineering and CAD/ERP familiarity.