Sr Engineer - Electrical or Manufacturing

LEDVANCE; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LEDVANCE in Versailles, KY is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to maintain, develop, and operate luminaire customization processes, ensuring quality while controlling costs. The role involves implementing procedures, documenting in EDOS and SAP, and supporting UL/ETL compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in engineering or science with a couple of years in manufacturing quality, demonstrates strong English communication, and is willing to travel about 25% to support global production

Qualifications

• B.S. in science or engineering with at least 2 years in manufacturing quality or related experience.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Be a self-starter who works well under minimum supervision.
• Willingness to travel ~25% to support global production.
• Electrical experience highly desirable.
• UL/ETL certification background preferred; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe PDF editor.
• Manufacturing background preferred; lighting knowledge a plus.
• Must be able to travel to LEDVANCE's distribution centers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize technically complex methods for customization of luminaires; advise on process optimization in overseas factories.
• Interface with product management to understand requirements.
• Analyze products to be customized and develop procedures.
• Define materials processing and handling procedures.
• Optimize processes for high throughput and low cost.
• Document procedures in EDOS and BOMs in SAP.
• Create quotations based on fixed and variable costs.
• Implement processes with factory operators; travel ~25%.
• Provide technical support on manufacturing processes.
• Support UL/ETL audits and data maintenance.
• Assist Quality with variances in MTO production.
• Propose alternative build options.
• Create UL labels and maintain MTO documentation.
• Support label printing and Westfield technical teams.
• Assist Quality on warranty claims.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-starter

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Manufacturing quality

Education

B.S. in science or engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe PDF editor

Word

Job description

SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for maintaining, developing, and operating manufacturing processes, procedures and systems. This position is also responsible for keeping the production costs down, while maintaining the quality of the product or service unaffected and have extensive knowledge and insights into projects. The person will be responsible for meeting UL / ETL and NEC criteria for all product builds and will resolve any variances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop and implement technically complex methods and procedures for customization of luminaires in LEDVANCE's manufacturing facility. Provide guidance on manufacturing process optimization in overseas factories.
• Interface with product management team to understand the requirements of the work.
• Analyze the products to be customized.
• Develop procedures for customization.
• Define materials processing and handling procedures.
• Optimize the process for high throughput and low cost.
• Document the procedure in LEDVANCE's EDOS system
• Document production BOMs in LEDVANCE SAP system
• Make quotation based on fixed and variable cost.
• Implement the process by working directly with factory operators. Travel time will have an average of 25%.
• Provide technical support on manufacturing process.
• Support UL / ETL audits with outside vendors - maintenance of all data
• Support quality team for any quality variances due to MTO production
• Provide options for alternative builds
• Create UL labels
• Maintain documentation for MTO builds and labor reporting monthly
• Support label printing
• Support Westfield technical teams
• Support Quality team on warranty claims as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: B.S. in a science or engineering field with at least 2 years in manufacturing quality or related experience. Manufacturing, electrical, mechanical, or quality engineering degree is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Be a self-starter who works well under minimum supervision with some help from supervisor, or more senior technical members of the organization
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowing Chinese is a plus.
• Electrical experience highly desirable
• UL / ETL certification background preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Excellent skills in Excel, Word, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PDF editor
• Manufacturing background preferred
• Materials knowledge or background a plus
• Lighting knowledge or background a plus
• Must be able to travel to LEDVANCE's distribution centers

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This position is not eligible for work sponsorship or relocation.
• This role is on-site in Versailles, KY