Intern- Manufacturing Transformation

Location UK-Reading
# Positions
1
Category
Manufacturing

Position Description

At a Glance

 

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an intern working on the Manufacturing Transformation to join our Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team for the Data, Power and Control division of Legrand.  
 
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a summer intern to join the Operations Excellence and Modernization team within our Data, Power & Control division. This role will work closely with senior leadership to help shape and drive the global manufacturing transformation strategy. Key focus areas will include digital transformation on the shop floor and the development of a robust manufacturing ecosystem involving suppliers, research institutions, and strategic partners. The internship will be hybrid, with approximately 20% travel, and may include project management responsibilities to advance key initiatives.
 
Travel: Up to 20%
 
Role, What Will You Do?
  • Analyze performance data from global sites (Singapore, Canonsburg, Juarez, Reading) to shape the operations modernization strategy.
  • Define and implement supply chain strategies, including the formalization of partnerships with suppliers, research centers, universities, and industrial collaborators.
  • Support strategic sourcing by engaging with suppliers and negotiating contracts to build a robust and scalable ecosystem.
  • Collaborate with engineering and site operations teams to drive automation, advanced manufacturing, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Partner with the executive team to build the global manufacturing and transformation roadmap.
  • Conduct comprehensive supply chain analyses, including make-or-buy assessments and supplier network optimization.
  • Develop executive-level presentations, financial models, and strategic summaries to support data-driven decision-making
 

Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial, Manufacturing, Operations, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Currently enrolled in an MBA program (expected graduation in 2026 or 2027) or a recent MBA graduate.
Experience:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in project execution-orientated manufacturing engineering capacity. 
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
  • Experience in corporate strategy, supply chain development, or industrial operations is highly desirable. Prior exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments is a strong asset.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Independent judgment and initiative are essential to plan, prioritize, and execute a diverse workload.
  • Excellent analytical capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and recommend proactive corrective actions. Demonstrated ability to apply logical and structured thinking to both strategic and operational challenges.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas and collaborate across all levels of the organization. Must be a focused listener who can extract key insights and validate understanding.
  • Must hold a valid passport and be willing to travel internationally if required.

 

 

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 Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

 

 

 

 

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