Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Tool & Die

 At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Tool & Die to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Team in West Hartford, CT. The Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Tool & Die will develop, implement, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes required to meet the needs of the operation for both existing and new products. Assure processes support organizational goals for safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.

What Will You Do?

• Develop new, or improve existing, standard work for tool room processes, including the reconfiguration of dies to make different parts, and processes for maintaining tools in service.
• Working with tool room employees and utilizing audit and hazard analysis data, assess safety risks within the tool room and design and implement safety improvements.
• Support capital improvements by prioritizing equipment replacement needs, evaluating equipment options, conducting financial analysis, selecting optimal equipment investments, and making a capital expenditure proposal for management approval. As needed, analyze area layout and make recommendations for equipment layout modifications to support new or replacement equipment that supports more efficient workflow.
• Analyze tool usage and performance data to recommend a model for categorizing tools by criticality and identifying tools requiring major refurbishment, modification, or replacement based on performance data.
• Assess current spare parts inventory and recommend additional spares where current on hand is deficient, or elimination of spares where the tooling is no longer in service.
• Assist in resolution of production delays as needed, for example by taking measurements and preparing engineering prints of components that require replacement.

Minimum Requirements:

• Pursuing a BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing, Industrial or equivalent).

Skills/Competencies (Include licenses or certifications required):

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and tool design.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Well-versed in relevant software (e.g. CAD, MS Office).
• Project management skills and Problem-solving ability.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing tools and concepts.
• Teamwork skills.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. 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.  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  

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