Associate Design Engineer - Centralia, MO

Hubbell Incorporated; Centralia (MO, IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking an Associate Design Engineer to support manufacturing and project management. The role involves designing and testing products for the Utility Industry, requiring a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and strong analytical skills. Join a leading manufacturer focused on grid modernization and electrification.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Effective project management skills to organize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Previous product design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, improve, and maintain products for the Utility Industry.
• Manage new product development from idea to customer launch.
• Oversee mechanical testing to ensure industry standards are met.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D Modeling

Job description

Job Overview

Originally founded as A. B. Chance Company in 1907, our campus located in Centralia, MO, was acquired by Hubbell Power Systems, Inc in 1994. The campus includes manufacturing plants for Civil & Construction Products and Lineman Tools & Equipment, as well as a centralized Distribution Center and the Gano Chance Engineering and Test Facility. The product portfolio encompasses steel forgings, welding, stamping, hot dip galvanizing, epoxy pultrusion, and extrusion products, occupying 1.4M square feet and employing over 700 people.

The Associate Design Engineer will support manufacturing, sourcing, project management, and quality, performing tasks such as model/drawing creation, material analysis, specification preparation, product testing, customer collaboration, and project management for new products.

The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter passionate about engineering and product ownership, capable of in-depth data analysis, original thinking, persistence, excellent communication, and maintaining a positive demeanor.

A Day In The Life

• Design, improve, and maintain products for the Utility Industry, including pole line hardware and anchoring products.
• Manage new product development from idea to customer launch, including prototyping, tooling, and testing.
• Enhance existing products and processes using tools like finite element analysis.
• Design, model, and test new products and modifications.
• Oversee mechanical testing to ensure industry standards are met.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Effective project management skills to organize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for business trips.
• Ability to communicate technical requirements to diverse audiences.
• Previous product design experience preferred.
• Experience with 3D Modeling/Drawing preferred.

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions powering communities and the planet, focusing on grid modernization and electrification. Founded in 1888, Hubbell is a leading global manufacturer of electrical and utility solutions, serving markets like Data Centers, Renewables, and Industrial sectors. We operate sustainably and ethically, fostering an inclusive culture for career growth, with headquarters in Shelton, CT, and global operations.