West Hartford, CT, 06110, USA
2 days ago
Tool Design Engineer
Position Description At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for aTool Design Engineerto join theElectrical Wiring Systems Wiremold Teamin West Hartford, CT. What Will You Do? + Design progressive and secondary stamping and forming dies for new products and processes, and replacement of existing tools at end of life. Design other types of tools for production as needed. + Manage the project lifecycle of new tools to ensure project delivery on time and on budget, including the development of all drawings and information for production by internal toolmakers or external sources; management of procurement activities including budgeting, quoting, vendor selection, capital expenditure requests, and invoice approvals; and overseeing tool trials and adjustments to achieve approval for release to production. + Support product development teams in Design for Manufacturing activities by recommending design adjustments and production processes to optimize cost through improving material utilization, reducing defects, and ensuring quick, reliable setups. + Support production team in troubleshooting and problem solving for tool related issues. + Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements. + Perform other duties as required. Qualifications Required Skills Education: + BS degree in engineering a plus. Journeyman Toolmaker Certificate a plus. Experience: + 3+ years mechanical design in an active manufacturing facility including tool design creating stamping and forming dies. Hands on tool room experience a plus. + Must have experience with 3D CAD Modeling, preferably SolidWorks, and strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, and project management tracking. + Must have demonstrated problem solving capabilities and be knowledgeable in lean manufacturing principles. + Must work well in a team-based environment and be able to communicate with all levels of the organization, including engineers and shop floor associates. Company Info About Legrand Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work , and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative , and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext ( Legrand SA EPA: LR ). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en About Legrand North and Central America Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical , and Data Center markets . LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental , and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices http://www.legrand.us http://www.youtube.com/legrandna http://www.linkedin.com/company/44580 http://twitter.com/legrandNA Equal Opportunity Employer LocationUS-CT-West Hartford # Positions 1 Experience (Years) 3 Category Engineering
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