Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Position Description

At a Glance

The Primary Functions Of This Role Are As Follows

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer II to join the Solarfective team in Scarborough, ON. We develop and manufacture the advanced lighting automation and shading systems for residential and commercial markets. This position is the primary interface between New Product Development and Manufacturing for the design of new product processes including equipment and electrical function test fixtures. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer functions as a liaison and primary contact between the design team and manufacturing partners.

• Advocate for clearly documented product and test fixture designs capable of robust/cost effective/repeatable manufacture and assure manufacturing processes meet requirements for process capability, safety, customer service, and reliability.
• Develop, document, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes required to successfully manufacture new or existing products.
• Utilize and support individual, team, and quality/process/cost improvement efforts.
• Work with the development team to ensure designs are aligned with manufacturing standards and capabilities. Ensure a smooth transition to manufacturing of new products by coordinating builds during product development as well as sustaining activities.

What Will You Do?

• Review new product designs for manufacturability and testability (DFM, DFT, DFMA, PFMEA). Design and maintain test procedures to insure valid operation of products once in full scale production.
• Design, improve, maintain and implement processes (equipment, machines, test fixtures, etc.) to meet operational needs through monitoring, feedback from manufacturing leaders, supervisors, maintenance activities, operators and personal observation.
• Resolve emergent engineering related production barriers. Provide technical assistance to maintenance and operations as necessary to meet the needs of the business. Does what is required
• Develop manufacturing process plans which meet all manufacturing requirements for capacity, safety, ergonomics, process capability, quality, and cost. Present process concept proposals and implement approved processes on schedule and within budget. Promote lean manufacturing, participate in, and/or lead process improvement initiatives, identify improvement opportunities for safety, cost, ergonomics, quality, and process capability improvements.
• Monitor quality of production and assure assigned processes are capable of producing at or above required quality levels. Perform root cause analyses, take corrective action and design/implement engineered solutions when appropriate to maintain effective compliance.
• Plan and design activities related to manufacturing for New Product Development planning including samples runs, Pilot runs and Production runs.
• Provide project leadership and guidance to product design engineering and to our manufacturing engineering and production team members on issues related to manufacturing including product function testing.
• Develop and document manufacturing methods. Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products to promote efficient utilization. Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency. Assure all documentation is archived and maintained in accordance with standard practice.

to safely get processes back on line with minimum loss to the business.

• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering with an

understanding of electronics as related to manufacturing fixtures.

Experience : 5-7 years’ experience in a sustaining, design, test, or manufacturing engineering

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

capacity. Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing experience preferred.

Optional: Programming skills with LabView, Python, C#, MATLAB or similar are a plus.

• Must possess excellent project management skills, including demonstrated ability to develop and manage to a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines and control several projects at
• Ability to read circuit schematics and use test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers

various stages of work.

• Experience using Material Resource Planning “MRP” systems such as JD Edwards, ePic or similar.
• Experience working with UL for both new project submittal and follow up services a plus.
• Knowledge of DFM, DFMA, DFMEA and PFMEA activities and processes.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and ability to effectively handle multiple priorities. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, organize and accomplish a diversified workload. Is self motivated and enthusiastically executes responsibilities with high energy and without extensive external direction.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting/project management software. Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions. Must be able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Electrical Safety, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Skills sets.
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management “PLM” systems such as Arena.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information.
• Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment. Promote an environment that encourages cohesiveness and fosters trust and open communication with team, peers and all business partners.

Company Info

About Legrand

Every single day, Legrand brings power, light and data to millions of spaces around the world. Legrand is a global, publicly-traded company listed on the Euronext ( Legrand SA EPA: LR ) with 36,000 employees worldwide, a market cap of $16B, revenue of more than $5 billion, with products sold in 180 countries. Legrand is listed on the Forbes Global 2000 as one of the world’s best employers. For more information, visit legrand.com .

About Legrand North And Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 5,000 associates in 60 locations, working in 6 product categories (Electrical Wiring Systems, Building Control Systems, AV, Data Communications, Power Distribution and Control, and Lighting). LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage. LNCA offers distinctive benefits like high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active women’s network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growth company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us .

About Legrand’s Building Control Systems Division

Legrand’s Building Control Systems (BCS) division includes the Wattstopper and Solarfective product lines. Wattstopper offers the most comprehensive line of simple, scalable and flexible energy efficient lighting controls and solutions for commercial and residential applications. These products, programs, and services have been helping customers save energy, meet green initiatives and comply with energy codes for more than 30 years. Solarfective gives Legrand customers the most energy efficient, easy-to-use advanced shading and lighting control solutions. For more information, visit lerand.us/lighting-controls-building-systems .

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