Engineering Team Lead

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Team Lead to join the Existing Product Support (EPS) Team in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will be a key part of the Focal Point engineering team, supporting the development of world-class luminaire designs and the integration of those luminaires into an ever-advancing lighting environment. This individual will lead an offshore team of engineers and an onsite technician who are accountable for the completion of product updates and cost reduction projects and for the support of the ongoing production of our products. In addition, this person will ensure that projects are delivered on time, while maintaining high quality standards in support of Focal Point’s premium brand. This position reports to the Sr. Engineering Manager.

What Will You Do?

• Create and maintain a team environment that supports successful development and delivery of high quality, market relevant product designs.
• Manage a portfolio of projects including product update requests, cost reduction efforts, and design improvements.
• Virtual and onsite management of project priorities and timelines for the team.
• Act as a key reviewer of mechanical engineering designs at Focal Point, ensuring design parameters are in alignment with required performance requirements, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
• Coordinate product operationalization activities with onsite cross functional teams.
• Drive a strong understanding and integration of process capability (both internal and external) into product design. Enable effective collaboration with suppliers on new designs.
• Support on time delivery by responding to production and supply chain inquiries.
• Manage the hiring, training, development, and performance evaluations of EPS team while acting as a coach and mentor.

Required Skills

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, with 7+ years of experience in product design.
• Experience in project management and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in VAVE cost reduction methodology.
• Highly proficient in the use of FMEA as a design and risk mitigation tool.
• Highly proficient in GD&T and significant experience in designing/creating drawings using GD&T.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and experience with DFM.
• Experience leading an engineering services offshore team virtually, preferred but not required.
• Proficient with 3D modeling software, preferably Solidworks.

Competencies:

• Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency.
• “Systems Thinker”, with the ability to translate larger objectives into team level tasks.
• Tenacious problem-solver, with an energetic approach to raising the bar.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented, with a desire to “roll up your sleeves” to help your team get the job done.
• Team player with a demonstrated history of creating and maintaining a productive team environment.

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 Lighting Sector

Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments.  We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities.  With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.   

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