Job Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving manufacturing processes, systems, and methods to optimize production and enhance product quality. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing process improvements, and ensuring efficient and cost-effective production.
A Day In The Life
Every day at Hubbell is different and you'll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you'll make a difference by:
• Developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods by applying engineering and LEAN principles in fixture design, problem solving, and material selection.
• Analyzing and planning work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and product flow. Applying Lean Manufacturing methods.
• Conferring with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Studying specifications, engineering blueprints and shop data and conferring with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems.
• Preparing tool and fixture concepts, coordinating review and approval by manufacturing staff and developing detailed CAD drawings.
• Conferring with vendors to determine product specifications and arranging for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimating production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Using MTM, MSD, Time Study, or similar formal system for factory time measurement.
• Conferring with management, engineering, operations and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applying statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Evaluating product lines and recommending changes in production methods, materials and product design to optimize throughput, quality and cost.
• Troubleshooting equipment in downtime situations and working with maintenance to service equipment.
• Providing input to safety committee, Lean Manufacturing Teams, Customer service, QC, Purchasing, etc.
• Working with other HR business partners, HR Centers of Excellence (CoE) and other functional partners (Legal,
• Finance, IT, etc.) to deliver HR support/services to the business and employees.
What will help you thrive in this role?
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical preferred
• 3+ years of relevant experience (required)
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD (required)
• Experience with LEAN Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience with project management and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
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.
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.
