Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About Legrand

Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. We improve lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that deliver and control power, light and data to customers worldwide. Legrand has been in the building-transformation business through electrical switches, wires, cables, controls, and shades, and more recently through audio/video, data centers and lighting.

Position Overview

We are seeking a collaborative, people-centered Manufacturing Engineering Manager who is passionate about leading teams, improving processes, and driving innovation in a supportive and inclusive environment. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy mentoring others, problem‑solving, and creating structure that helps both people and processes succeed.

What Will You Do

• Lead, develop, and support a diverse team of engineering professionals.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to introduce new products and enhance existing manufacturing processes.
• Foster an inclusive culture that encourages continuous learning, innovation, psychological safety, and open communication.
• Coordinate resources, timelines, and budgets for engineering initiatives.
• Drive measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
• Lead manufacturing support for New Product Introductions (NPI) across domestic and global locations.
• Maintain production standards, support plant layout and equipment projects, and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Coach team members through regular feedback, development conversations, and structured growth opportunities.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or a related technical field.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build trust and foster teamwork.
• Experience coaching and developing people in a supportive, constructive manner.
• Ability to lead multiple projects with strong organization and planning skills.
• Knowledge of product design, process improvement, and manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office; experience with CAD or engineering software is a plus.
• Ability to analyze data, problem‑solve collaboratively, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and navigate ambiguity with professionalism.
• Experience with CAD platforms (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, Vault, AutoCAD), preferred
• Knowledge of engineering change processes or ISO 9000, preferred
• Familiarity with electronics, schematics, or product testing, preferred
• This position will require up to 25% travel, including some international travel.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• The work environment is fast-paced, and priorities can shift quickly.
• All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required, and multi-task job duties on a regular basis.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Join Legrand

Legrand North and Central America offer comprehensive health benefits, an industry-leading 401(k) match, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, holidays, disability coverage, bonus opportunities, paid volunteer time, and access to an active Employee Resource Groups that support women in engineering and underrepresented identities. The culture emphasizes inclusion, flexibility, growth, and meaningful impact in a global organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Legrand is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences—including women and underrepresented groups in technical fields—to apply.

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