Continuous Improvement Engineer

Legrand has an opportunity for a Continuous Improvement / Manufacturing Engineer to join the Data Center Power & Control Team in Farmingdale, NY (centrally positioned on Long Island and easily accessible from both Nassau and Suffolk Counties). The CI Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements, and maintains manufacturing processes to support existing and new products. The role supports team-based process improvement efforts to ensure manufacturing processes meet requirements for capability, safety, quality, customer service, and reliability.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

What Will You Do?Design, improve, maintain, and implement manufacturing processes based on input from manufacturing leadership, maintenance activities, operators, and direct observation.Plan and define sequences of operations to fabricate and assemble parts and products, including development of equipment layouts, material flow, and workspace organization to improve efficiency.Train maintenance and production personnel on new and revised process procedures to support consistent and repeatable production.Maintain process documentation in accordance with established standards.Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for all processes and equipment.Develop manufacturing process plans to meet all manufacturing requirements for safety, ergonomics, process capability, quality and cost.Present process concepts, implement approved solutions, and manage work to schedule and budget expectations.Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing activities, to improve safety, cost, ergonomics, quality, and process capability.Monitor processes for compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements through audits and process controls.Communicate findings, take corrective actions and design/implement engineered solutions to maintain complianceMonitor production quality and ensure processes consistently meet required quality standards.Troubleshoot and resolve production-related engineering issues.Provide leadership and guidance to manufacturing engineering and production team members on issues related to product manufacturabilityOther duties as assigned

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or a related field with relevant experience is required.

Experience:4 plus years of experience in continuous improvement and/or manufacturing engineeringMetal fabrication experience is preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:Effective communication skills both verbal and written are requiredRequires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple prioritiesIndependent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, organize and accomplish a diversified workloadStrong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software. xzbcwsv Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectivelyMust be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environmentPromotes an environment that is encourages cohesiveness and fosters trust and open communication with team, peers and all business partnersMust possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actionsMust be able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problemsMust be an effective listener, able to maintain focus extract necessary information and validate understanding of the informationMust possess excellent project management skills, including demonstrated ability to develop and manage to a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines and control a number of projects at various stages of workOpen to minimal travel as needed - possibly for trade shows, training or visiting suppliers

Salary and Benefits: $90,000 - $110,000 LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity