Manufacturing Engineer

Provide daily hands-on manufacturing engineering support to the Business Unit.   The Business Unit uses an epoxy/glass pultrusion process to create the rods used as the core of the insulator.   A mechanical crimping process is used to attach hardware to the finished insulator.  This position will support all aspects of both operations by developing and implementing tooling, machine, process, assembly, and testing improvements focused on continuously improving safety, quality, manufacturing efficiency, and reliability.

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• Supports manufacturing operations, maintenance, and quality personnel to resolve daily issues in a timely manner. Support the Quality department in resolving Product Performance Inquiries (PPI).
• Take the lead, and supports others, in problem solving relative to products, equipment, and processes.
• Monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and HPS standards. 
• Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects.  
• Ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects across all disciplines, and with all other project participants and stakeholders. 
• Responsible for new process implementation and the improvement/optimization of current production processes.
• Responsible for continuous improvement and cost reduction activities in assigned areas.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining all process documentation and establishing the target rates for the jobs.
• Support new product launches and transfers. Manages the manufacturing process development and set-up.
• Specify and purchase equipment and tooling as needed to replace existing, or for new programs launches.
• Coach, teach, and develop others regarding process understanding to allow them to increase their capability/effectiveness, including mentoring junior engineers.

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or General Engineering. 
• Must have 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a lean environment. 
• Experience in scrap reduction, tool/fixture design, process development, and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects; including project proposals, specifications, budget preparations, and implementation.
• Excellent written and oral communication.  Ability to interface well with all levels of the organization, from operational personnel to upper management.
• Strong experience in both sustaining and improving processes.
• Experience in the use of SPC and/or other statistical controls.
• Proficient in design software, including 3D modeling using AutoCad Inventor or SolidWorks
• Understanding of diverse equipment mechanics and electrical controls/interfaces
• PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus
• Coding experience, VBA, Power Fx, or similar, is a plus

Experience with pultrusion or epoxy molding processes is a plus

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.