Continuous Improvement Engineer
Legrand · West Hartford
At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the Electrical Infrastructure division in West Hartford, CT. The Lean Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in accelerating operational excellence by identifying, prioritizing, and executing manufacturing optimization initiatives that reduce cost, improve productivity, eliminate waste, and strengthen process capability. This position will partner closely with operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and frontline teams to improve material flow, labor utilization, equipment effectiveness, cycle times, changeover performance, and overall process stability. The role is responsible for leading data-driven continuous improvement projects, facilitating Lean events, developing sustainable standard work, and delivering measurable savings through practical, shop-floor-focused improvements aligned with business goals.
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.
Bridging power from sources to pathways to touchpoints, Legrand’s Electrical Infrastructure division combines innovation and quality to provide leading solutions for an evolving energy landscape. Our expertly designed products enable customers to confidently address the complex needs and challenges of electrification, while enhancing everyday experiences like plugging in, switching on, and staying connected. Committed to best-in-class service at every stage, we act as a trusted partner for our customers to ensure each project’s success and their continued satisfaction. Legrand's Electrical Infrastructure division includes the following brands and product lines: Girtz, Avtron, Power Bus Way, Cablofil, Connectrac, Wiremold and Pass & Seymour.
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.
The Continuous Improvement Engineer drives operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve productivity, throughput, and process stability. This role partners with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, equipment effectiveness, cycle times, layouts, and workflows. Responsibilities include applying Lean tools, facilitating Kaizen events, conducting time studies, establishing standard work, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. The position also develops employee training, supports productivity goals, and maintains a pipeline of measurable improvement projects aligned with plant and business objectives.More jobs at Legrand · Software Engineering jobs in West Hartford