Sustaining Engineer (2nd Shift)
Legrand
- Kenosha, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage product design throughout the product lifecycle, maintaining all cost, performance, and schedule requirements.
- Perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve product or process issues related to lighting technology.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to identify and implement design improvements for existing lighting products.
- Conduct cost analysis and feasibility studies to optimize the manufacturing and efficiency of lighting systems.
- Create and maintain documentation related to product specifications, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing and quality assurance teams to ensure high-quality production of lighting products.
- Support manufacturing inquiries and technical issues related to existing lighting products and systems.
- Participate in cost reduction projects as required.
- Participate in productivity process improvements with manufacturing engineering.
- Work with manufacturing on VAVE projects to reduce cost and labor.
- Serve as a technical resource for purchasing.
- Perform ECNs, drafting, documentation, and prototype construction.
- Develop layouts and detailed drawings using 3-D solid modeling software to prototype VAVE solutions.
- Preparation of required documentation, such as bills of material, detailed drawings, component specifications, packaging, specification sheets, instruction sheets, and engineering change notices.
- Occasional domestic travel may be required.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
- 2-5 years of manufacturing experience within the lighting industry preferred.
- Proficient in Inventor and/or Solid Works.
- Computer literate including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong written and verbal English communication skills as required to discuss training, general direction and other position-related tasks.
- Must be professional in appearance and attitude and possess the ability to work in a professional manner with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels.
- High level of self-initiative and dependability.
- Must be flexible to perform overtime duties or adjust schedule when required.
- Resourceful and highly organized with an attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple tasks.
- Ability to work within a team environment.