What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead position at Lutron Electronics?
Overview
Lutron is seeking a passionate and driven Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead for our state-of-the-art production facility in Ashland, Virginia. Lead our dynamic Engineering team to drive continuous improvement, support new product development, and deliver exceptional results.
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in the successful expansion of our 150,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to the production of automated window shade coverings. This unique build-to-order manufacturing environment presents numerous process engineering challenges, as it requires optimizing the execution of a diverse product line where no two days will ever result in building the same product mix.
Join our dynamic team and engage in continuous learning and collaboration. We are always exploring new technologies, design techniques, materials, and aesthetic designs. The products and systems you develop will be used in cutting-edge residential and commercial environments.
At Lutron, our engineers are involved in all phases of the product life cycle, from initial concept and prototyping to production support. We offer a broad scope of opportunities for curious and dedicated individuals like yourself to thrive. We seek candidates committed to learning and developing their skills. Ideal candidates are positive self-starters who are open to sharing ideas and contributing to team improvement.
Responsibilities
Lutron offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and a dynamic and professional work environment. We offer continued growth through increased job responsibilities, courses offered through Lutron University and advancement opportunities. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com. EOE/AA.
Lutron is seeking a passionate and driven Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead for our state-of-the-art production facility in Ashland, Virginia. Lead our dynamic Engineering team to drive continuous improvement, support new product development, and deliver exceptional results.
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in the successful expansion of our 150,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to the production of automated window shade coverings. This unique build-to-order manufacturing environment presents numerous process engineering challenges, as it requires optimizing the execution of a diverse product line where no two days will ever result in building the same product mix.
Join our dynamic team and engage in continuous learning and collaboration. We are always exploring new technologies, design techniques, materials, and aesthetic designs. The products and systems you develop will be used in cutting-edge residential and commercial environments.
At Lutron, our engineers are involved in all phases of the product life cycle, from initial concept and prototyping to production support. We offer a broad scope of opportunities for curious and dedicated individuals like yourself to thrive. We seek candidates committed to learning and developing their skills. Ideal candidates are positive self-starters who are open to sharing ideas and contributing to team improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead a cross-functional team of engineers and engineering technicians, bringing together power electronics, embedded systems, mechanical engineering, and high-volume manufacturing to develop innovative shading products
- Facilitate the design of maintainable, elegant, and lasting solutions to meet a wide variety of requirements and feature sets while leading a team of highly skilled engineering professionals to deliver top-quality products to the end user
- Architect efficient, scalable, and cost-effective systems upon which world-class shading products can easily be built
- Integrate all aspects of design (aesthetics, function, user interface, manufacturability, lifecycle)
- Assure a high standard of quality in your own work and in the work of your team via good design practices, process improvements, world class safety, and smart testing and review practices
- Mentor and coach colleagues to expand the effectiveness of those around you
- Lead by example. Take a hands-on role in helping the team meet its deliverables. Develop team members by actively working beside them to complete their tasks.
- Champion clear, concise communication of technical information backed by deep fundamental understanding of the underlying principles.
- Demonstrate proficiency in helping the team resolve complex, interdependent issues
- Drive rapid iteration and convergence of new designs and solutions to problems.
- Apply your expertise in whatever means necessary to meet the needs of the business
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline - Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field
- Minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.00
- In-depth knowledge of fundamental mechanical and process engineering principles
- 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering. Experience with high quality, high mix of consumer products is a plus.
- 2 years of experience in leading high performing engineering teams and project execution
- Familiarity and hands-on experience with various manufacturing processes including injection molding, stamping, forming, extrusion, and machining
- Ability to effectively communicate across departments, disciplines, and facilities
- Skillful at solving problems with enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience
- Ability to work cross functionally with teams across multiple locations.
- Willingness and ability to travel 10% of the time; domestic and international
Lutron offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and a dynamic and professional work environment. We offer continued growth through increased job responsibilities, courses offered through Lutron University and advancement opportunities. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com. EOE/AA.
