Job Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer is a leadership role responsible for supporting manufacturing processes and optimizing production efficiency. This position involves assisting in the design and improvement of manufacturing processing, troubleshooting complex production issues, and contributing to process optimization.This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining safe, cost effective, and lean manufacturing processes to help service our customers. This role also supports the shop by eliminating production problems and reducing defects.Related job functions include writing specifications, working with vendors on capital improvement projects, designing tooling/fixturing, analyzing data, participating in Lean initiatives, designing/implementing cell layouts, and maintaining BOM's/Routes. An individual in this role must be able to work well with operators and the toolroom, as well as other departments such as maintenance, planning, and quality.
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A Day In The Life
- Safe, cost effective manufacturing processes which supply a first pass quality product to our customers on time.
- Supports the manufacturing department by providing assistance for process, equipment, tooling and design related issues.
- Develops new products in coordination with the central design and marketing departments.
- Implement capital projects in support of the facility objectives.
- Evaluate, develop, propose and implement projects to ensure the facility is meeting the current and future needs of the company.
- Ensure the safety of our workforce by understanding, believing and supporting the concept of safety being the number one priority by such methods as considering ergonomics and other safety factors when developing or updating processes, workstations, etc.
- Maintain the product engineering database which includes: bills of materials, product routings cost files, etc.
- Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
- Implement activities to design new processes, modify existing designs, improve production techniques and develop test procedures.
- Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
- Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
- Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
- Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develops recommendations accordingly.
- Maintains and practices a thorough knowledge of safety policies, procedures and regulations.
Additional duties as assigned.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (General, Mechanical, or Electrical), or related field (required)
- 1-3 years of manufacturing engineering experience (required)
- Experience with automation applications and implementation a plus
- SAP experience desired
- Facility layout optimization experience desired
- Time Study and labor standards experience (required)
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision, technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
- Hands on, driven, analytical, results-oriented, customer-centric, self-starter with strong change management skills and mechanical aptitude that enjoys leading diverse teams
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks and projects over a wide range of priorities
- Able to work with all levels of operational and professional staff
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in computer operation (AutoCAD and/or Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
- Attentive to details and accuracy
- Good time management skills
- Ability and willingness to travel
- BS Mechanical Engineering
- MS Office proficient
- SAP preferred
- Prior CAD experience preferred
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Electrical Solutions
Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.