Manufacturing Engineer II

Manufacturing Engineer II supports manufacturing operations by owning key technical, quality, and process responsibilities while serving as a liaison between Operations, Quality, and Engineering. This role provides hands-on production floor support, resolves technical issues, and maintains work instructions, test procedures, and process documentation. The engineer leads new product introductions (NPI), supports Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT), and drives process improvements using Lean manufacturing principles. Responsibilities include analyzing quality metrics, identifying defect trends, leading root cause and corrective action investigations, supporting equipment and tooling initiatives, ensuring safety and compliance standards, and implementing solutions that improve quality, productivity, reliability, and operational performance. **At a Glance** **Legrand** has an exciting opportunity for a **Manufacturing Engineer II** to join the **Audio Video Division** in **Minnetonka, MN.** The Manufacturing Engineer supports manufacturing operations by owning defined technical, quality, and process responsibilities. This role bridges hands‑on manufacturing support and engineering activities by leading quality analysis, supporting process improvements, and assisting in the development and sustainment of manufacturing processes. The position works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. ### Responsibilities **What Will You Do?** Manufacturing Process Support - Support operations with day‑to‑day technical issues on the production floor - Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining: Work Instructions, Test procedures and process documentation - Support training operations staff in new processes and process changes - Support error‑proofing, standardization, and process control initiatives - Support equipment and tooling maintenance and procurement Engineering & NPI Support - Lead new product / process introductions (NPI), including test readiness and early failure analysis - Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) activities - Partner with Design Engineering on tooling, fixturing, and process changes - Support ECO process for NPI and OPD projects including BOM, Routing and Material Master changes Continuous Improvement - Identify and implement process improvements using Lean manufacturing principles - Lead or co‑lead defined CI projects related to quality, productivity, or reliability - Support layout changes, test improvements, and fixture optimization efforts Quality Analysis & Reporting - Own and maintain manufacturing quality metrics, dashboards, and recurring reports - Analyze defect trends, recurring failures, and yield data to identify improvement opportunities - Lead or support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations - Present quality trends and recommendations to cross‑functional stakeholders Safety & Compliance - Understand workplace hazards and proactively prevent and report unsafe conditions - Participate in safety programs, audits, and investigations - Support compliance with quality system and operational standards Cross‑Functional Collaboration - Act as a technical liaison between Operations, Quality, and Engineering - Communicate findings, risks, and improvement recommendations clearly and professionally - Participate in audits, reviews, and cross‑functional meetings as required ### Qualifications **Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:** - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, electronic schematics and PCB layouts - Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills - Ability to examine component issues and required changes - Ability to interpret standards, specifications, procedures, drawings, etc. - Basic understanding of embedded programming and t…