Mechanical Engineer III - Product Development

Legrand, North America - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

10,001+ employees

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

About the position

Legrand is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III - Product Development to join the Lighting Sector Focal Point Team in Chicago, IL. This role involves leading development projects from concept through functional development, collaborating closely with manufacturing on prototype builds, and guiding projects through testing phases. The position emphasizes project management skills and requires effective communication with the leadership team at key milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects utilizing a multi-disciplinary team to bring new or improved products to market.
• Utilize creative thinking and analysis to develop unique and innovative concepts that meet or exceed customer requirements and product targets.
• Analyze risks and identify issues early in the design process using various internal resources.
• Work closely with product management to ensure product requirements are met and appropriately scoped.
• Establish timelines and coordinate communication updates across the business.
• Own complete project deliverables, including design documentation, production documentation, and sales tools.
• Conduct peer reviews of designs to assist teammates and ensure best practices are followed.
• Simultaneously support multiple projects in various phases of development.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of professional engineering work experience, preferably in product development.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Experience with casted and injection molded part design and electromechanical assembly design.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and experience with DFM.
• 3D CAD software expertise, preferably SolidWorks.
• Ability to interpret GD&T.
• Demonstrated success in achieving cost reduction targets as outlined in project scope.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Lighting industry experience, particularly in downlighting and optics design.