Mechanical Engineer II – Value Engineering

Legrand AV, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

401K with company match

Job summary

Legrand Kenosha is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join our Value Engineering team on-site in Chicago, IL. You will analyze products, processes, and systems to reduce cost, optimize performance, and maintain or improve quality, collaborating with engineering, procurement, manufacturing and supply chain.

You will drive VA/VE studies, develop business cases, and present cost-saving opportunities to leadership across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional engineering work experience, preferably in Value Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program.
• 3D CAD software expertise required. SolidWorks preferred.
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams through projects or organizations.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to bring new and improved products to market.
• Own project deliverables, including design drawings, review action items, supporting documentation, packaging, and instruction sheets.
• Review and critique designs to ensure best practices are followed and lessons learned are applied.
• Support multiple projects in various phases of development.
• Analyze risks early in the design process, leveraging internal resources to identify and resolve issues.
• Apply a hands-on approach to product design, collaborating closely with manufacturing.
• Conduct value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) studies to identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.
• Partner with engineering, procurement and manufacturing to evaluate alternative materials, processes, and suppliers.
• Assess product functionality, performance requirements, and cost drivers to optimize value without compromising quality or safety.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and reviews to generate and validate solutions.
• Develop business cases and present recommendations to leadership.
• Track cost savings, performance improvements, and implementation progress to ensure benefits are realized.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lean projects and standardization efforts.
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and manufacturing technologies to drive innovation and value.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Cross-functional teams

Project management

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Legrand Kenosha is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join our Value Engineering team on-site in Chicago, IL. You will analyze products, processes, and systems to reduce cost, optimize performance, and maintain or improve quality, collaborating with engineering, procurement, manufacturing and supply chain.

You will drive VA/VE studies, develop business cases, and present cost-saving opportunities to leadership across the product lifecycle.