Mechanical Engineer

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join theElectrical Infrastructure division in Mascoutah, IL. Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and lifecycle support of Cablofil products from concept through production. Working independently and within cross-functional teams, develops product designs, engineering documentation, prototypes, validation plans, and manufacturing releases while supporting continuous product improvement.

What Will You Do?

• Lead mechanical design activities for assigned projects. Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams throughout product development. Develop and maintain project schedules, track deliverables, and support successful project execution.
• Design and develop new products, product enhancements, and customer-specific solutions utilizing manufacturing processes such as wire forming, sheet metal fabrication, welding, extrusion, assembly and other production methods.
• Utilize 2D and 3D CAD systems to develop and evaluate product designs, including structural analysis, load and deflection calculations, tolerance studies, and finite element analysis (FEA) to validate product performance and manufacturability.
• Plan, conduct, and support product testing and validation activities to verify compliance with design requirements, applicable industry standards, and customer expectations. Support product certifications and regulatory compliance efforts as required.
• Develop engineering drawings, product specifications, test plans, and manufacturing documentation to support product development, validation, and production.
• Develop cost estimates for materials, tooling, and production processes. Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to optimize product cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional design reviews with engineering, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and product management teams throughout the product development process.
• Travel as required to support product development, customer engagement, manufacturing activities, supplier visits, testing and industry events.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of mechanical engineering experience in product design, product development, manufacturing, or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience leading product development projects from concept through production is preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with demonstrated experience in product design, product development, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD software, including 3D modeling, drawing creation, and engineering documentation. Experience with product simulation, finite element analysis (FEA), PDM systems, and engineering data management tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as wire forming, sheet metal fabrication, welding, extrusion, and assembly. Ability to apply design-for-manufacturing and cost-conscious engineering principles throughout the product development process.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform engineering calculations, evaluate product performance, interpret test results, and develop practical solutions to technical challenges.
• Ability to engage with customers, sales teams, installers, manufacturing personnel, and suppliers to understand application requirements and translate customer needs into effective product solutions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to participate in cross-functional teams and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to establish priorities, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while maintaining a highly collaborative approach within a team environment.
• Proficient with common software applications including Microsoft Office, collaboration tools, and web-based resources.