Mechanical Engineer II

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer II to join the Value Engineering Team in Kenosha, WI. The Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for analyzing products, processes, and systems to improve value by reducing cost, optimizing performance, and maintaining or enhancing quality. This role partners with cross-functional teams, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements throughout the product lifecycle.

Project management skills will be honed on large scale projects, including project timeline creation, achieving product cost and budget targets, and providing presentations to the leadership team at each key milestone.  This position reports to the Senior Engineering Manager in the sector. 

What Will You Do?

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to bring new and improved products to market.
• Own project deliverables, including design drawings, review action items, supporting documentation, packaging, and instruction sheets.
• Review and critique designs to ensure best practices are followed and lessons learned are applied.
• Support multiple projects in various phases of development.
• Analyze risks early in the design process, leveraging internal resources to identify and resolve issues.
• Apply a hands-on approach to product design, collaborating closely with manufacturing.
• Conduct value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) studies to identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.
• Partner with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to evaluate alternative materials, processes, and suppliers.
• Assess product functionality, performance requirements, and cost drivers to optimize value without compromising quality or safety.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and reviews to generate and validate solutions.
• Develop business cases and present recommendations to leadership.
• Track cost savings, performance improvements, and implementation progress to ensure benefits are realized.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lean projects and standardization efforts.
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and manufacturing technologies to drive innovation and value. 

Education and Experience:

• 5-7 years of professional engineering work experience, preferably in Value Engineering.  
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program.  
• 3D CAD software expertise required.  SolidWorks preferred.  
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams through projects or organizations.  

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Proven track record of identifying and executing on new product development projects from design to implementation in production
• 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 – ability to forge relationships with others and align on the best decision
• Detail-oriented, with a desire to “roll up your sleeves” to help your team successfully meet project deadlines
• Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency
• Team player - demonstrated history of building rapport and quickly integrating with a new team
• Business Acumen – the ability to quickly analyze options to formulate the best value plan 

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Legrand's Lighting & Controls division combines high-performance architectural and specialty lighting with intuitive controls to create safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient spaces. Our integrated solutions simplify the design, installation, and management of the built environment while delivering exceptional user experiences, operational efficiency, and reliable performance at scale. The division includes the Finelite, Focal Point, Kenall, OCL, and Pinnacle lighting brands, along with the Wattstopper and Vantage controls and building management systems.

Legrand, North & Central America 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.