Hubbell Inc

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor - Boonton, NJ

Hubbell Inc • $95K — $115K *
Boonton, NJ 07005In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years in electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing environments.
  • Experience in new product introductions and manufacturing process development.
  • Familiarity with PCB assembly and electronic product manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
  • Experience with mechanical CAD software.
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Knowledge of Lean principles and ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and guide the Manufacturing Engineering team in daily operations.
  • Mentor Manufacturing Engineers to support training and performance goals.
  • Collaborate with departmental heads to define priorities and project schedules.
  • Work with design engineers on manufacturing processes for new products.
  • Support New Product Development with manufacturing readiness activities.
  • Participate in design reviews for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
  • Maintain ERP system data, including BOMs and related manufacturing documentation.
  • Coordinate Engineering Change Orders for timely process updates.
  • Develop and maintain standard work instructions and documentation.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focusing on efficiency and waste reduction.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Involvement in exciting new product development projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Emphasis on Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  • Focus on safety and ergonomic enhancements in the workplace.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

Responsible for supervising and supporting the Manufacturing Engineering function for the Utility Automation Business Unit, including electronic circuit board production, electronic system test, large electro-mechanical assembly operations for medium-voltage switchgear products such as Reclosers and Capacitor Switches, and high-voltage test operations. Provides day-to-day leadership and technical direction to the Manufacturing Engineering team while actively participating in process development, continuous improvement initiatives, product launches, automation projects, and manufacturing support activities. This role serves as a key liaison between Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes.

A Day In The Life

  • Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and work prioritization for the Manufacturing Engineering team.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop Manufacturing Engineers while supporting employee training and performance objectives.
  • Partner with the Director of Manufacturing to establish departmental priorities, staffing needs, and project schedules.
  • Work closely with the Design Engineering team to develop manufacturing processes for new products and product changes, including fixture development, process validation, and work instruction creation.
  • Support New Product Development activities from a manufacturing perspective, including PFMEA development, control plans, measurement systems, and production readiness activities.
  • Participate in cross-functional design reviews to ensure manufacturability, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.
  • Maintain and oversee ERP system manufacturing data, including Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, part numbers, and related documentation.
  • Coordinate implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs) to ensure timely and effective execution.
  • Develop, revise, and maintain standard work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
  • Support PCB assembly and soldering processes, including reflow and selective solder operations.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste reduction methodologies.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and improved manufacturing efficiency.
  • Provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and test systems.
  • Evaluate equipment and tooling requirements and support capital equipment justification and implementation activities.
  • Drive ergonomic and safety improvements throughout the manufacturing environment.
  • Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to establish and maintain robust manufacturing and quality systems.
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to manufacturing and process issues.
  • Provide technical training and support to production personnel.
  • Track and report departmental performance metrics related to quality, productivity, scrap reduction, safety, and continuous improvement.


What will help you thrive in this role?

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in electronics, electro-mechanical, or related manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting new product introductions, manufacturing process development, PFMEA activities, ERP setup, and production implementation.
  • Experience with PCB assembly manufacturing processes and electronic product manufacturing.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
  • Experience with mechanical CAD software.
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality system requirements.
  • Ability to effectively lead projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and influence positive outcomes.

Preferred:
  • Prior experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, serving as a technical lead, or providing informal team leadership.
  • Experience implementing manufacturing automation and test automation solutions.
  • Familiarity with Python, LabVIEW, Selenium, or similar automation tools.
  • Supervisory or leadership training experience.
  • Experience in medium-voltage, utility, electronic controls, or industrial equipment manufacturing.

About Hubbell Inc

Hubbell Incorporated is an American company that designs, manufactures, and sells electrical and electronic products for non-residential and residential construction, industrial, and utility applications. Hubbell was founded by Harvey Hubbell as a proprietorship in 1888, and was incorporated in Connecticut in 1905. It is ranked 602 by Fortune. The company’s reporting segments consist of the electrical segment and the Power segment. Hubbell’s manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the People's Republic of China, Italy, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Australia and maintains sales offices in Singapore, China, India, Mexico, South Korea, and countries in the Middle East. Hubbell was previously headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, and has now moved its headquarters to Shelton, Connecticut. Hubbell Inc. assisted Allied efforts during World War II by manufacturing military vehicle electrical circuits, battery-charging systems for M4 Sherman tanks, power jacks for test meters, vacuum tube sockets for radio communications, and a line of electrical and electronic connectors for aircraft. Hubbell Inc. is in List of S&P 400 companies having stocks that are included in the S&P 400 stock market index, maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Learn more about Hubbell Inc
Size
18,300 employees
Market Cap
$12.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$351.2 million
Founded
1888
5 Year Trend
+3.7%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ
HUBB
* Ladders Estimates

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