Continuous Improvement Engineer - Boonton, NJ

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Boonton, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and standardize processes that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will lead continuous improvement across our Utility Automation plant.

You will drive lean initiatives, value stream mapping, and process control, collaborating with design and quality teams. A bachelor’s in engineering and 3–5 years in manufacturing are expected, with ISO 9000 familiarity and strong project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, electrical engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in electronic, mechanical, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Experience with value stream mapping, time studies, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase productivity.
• Facilitate kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Conduct value stream mapping and develop future-state plans.
• Apply DMAIC and Root Cause Analysis to improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Support PFMEA, control plans, and risk mitigation activities.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve performance.
• Collaborate with quality engineering and production on product transfers and changes.
• Develop standard work, visual management, and manufacturing documentation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Value Stream Mapping

Time Studies

Process Optimization

DMAIC

Root Cause Analysis

ISO 9000

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

PCB Assemblies

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Responsible for developing, optimizing, standardizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role will lead continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operations in the Utility Automation manufacturing plant located in Boonton, NJ.

Job Overview

Responsible for developing, optimizing, standardizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role will lead continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operations in the Utility Automation manufacturing plant located in Boonton, NJ.

A Day In The Life

• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving flow, and increasing productivity.
• Facilitate kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Conduct value stream mapping activities and develop future-state plans.
• Utilize lean six sigma tools and methodologies to improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute projects that improve quality, delivery, cost, and safety performance.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) including throughput, cycle time, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), labor efficiency, yield, scrap and rework
• Perform time studies, capacity analysis, labor utilization studies, and line balancing activities.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to increase manufacturing capacity and efficiency.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities using methodologies such as DMAIC, A3, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Support PFMEA development, control plans, and risk mitigation activities.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve manufacturing performance.
• Partner with quality engineering and production teams to improve process capability and product quality.
• Work closely with product engineering during product transfers, product changes, and new product launches.
• Support capital equipment evaluations, justifications, and implementation activities.
• Train and mentor production personnel on process changes and best practices.
• Influence and lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence objectives.
• Create and sustain process flows, manufacturing standards, work instructions, and visual management systems.
• Establish standard work methodologies and ensure process consistency across manufacturing operations.
• Support new product introductions by developing scalable manufacturing processes and production readiness plans.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust manufacturing processes and process controls.
• Design and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and workflow improvements.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an electronic, mechanical, or relevant manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing Experience
• Experience working on continuous improvement projects
• Experience conducting value stream mapping, time studies, and process optimization activities
• Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, process flows, and standard work
• Experience with electronic and printed circuit boards (PCB) assemblies a plus
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills
• Must be familiar with ISO 9000

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.