Sr. Prod Engineer Plastics

Support designated product line in the areas of product development, product line maintenance, production release, production support, and product applications.  This position will require working with a variety of business departments including:  Marketing, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, New Product Engineering, Customer Service, Field Sales and Management.
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•    Engineering Designs and Analysis with an emphasis in structural foam plastic injection molded parts, processes, and tooling.

•    Assist Marketing with reviews of customer specifications and requirements for project needs and provide solutions with existing product offering combinations.  For instances where existing product offerings do not exist, part modifications or new products will need to be developed.

•    Interface closely with Marketing Team members to develop the technical documents necessary for bidding packages.  Required information will include drawings, costs, test reports and any other documents needed.

•    Material take-out initiatives for maintaining competitive product line costs.

•    Participate or lead Lean Initiative Events related to product line development, support and maintenance.

•    Maintain and create CAD 2-D and 3-D files needed for Marketing or Manufacturing needs.

•    Perform or oversee testing required for product development and maintenance.

•    Provide technical assistance to Marketing, Customer Service, Field Sales and Customers in the areas of product performance, applications and maintenance.

•    Assist in product training activities that may involve internal staffing or customer training events.

•    10%-20%  travel requirements involving off-site testing of products, Marketing support, field review of product applications or training activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to travel on business related trips (limited travel needs); ability to communicate; ability to work on a personal computer or other related equipment as required; able to walk around the manufacturing shop floor and lift 50 pounds as needed (part inspection, part fit check, product testing, etc.)
 
RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND:  More than 10 years of overall experience in a design/manufacturing environment including at least 5 years of structural foam plastic injection molding.  BS degree in engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred), AutoDesk Inventor 2D/3D knowledge and Microsoft Office proficiencies.  
 
LEVEL OF DECISION MAKING:

•    Engineering related design and verification of product design & application

•    Rationalization of product line addition needs associated with customer specifications

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 Utility Solutions 

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

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.