Manufacturing Engineer

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes for pultruded, molded, and assembled products. The role emphasizes improving quality, OEE, and launching new programs, while mentoring technicians.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Engineering, possess hands-on molding/pultrusion experience, and demonstrate leadership, CAD proficiency, and strong communication with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering is required.
• Hands-on experience in molding or pultrusion is required.
• Strong technical background in conversion processing, tooling, equipment and materials preferred.
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects with minimal direction.
• Good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills required.
• Solid CAD experience and business software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lead others, including indirect supervision of technicians.

Responsibilities

• Develop new processes and implement technical solutions to improve quality and OEE.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians and maintenance personnel.
• Develop and maintain process documentation for clarity and understanding.
• Provide daily technical support to manufacturing operations.
• Start-up, operate, and shut down process equipment as needed.
• Work independently on new process development and troubleshooting of production issues.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve machine and material issues.
• Monitor tooling and equipment, recommending refurbishment or replacement based on production factors.
• Interact with stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Support plant safety, environmental, and ergonomics efforts.

Skills

Self-starter

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

Manufacturing Engineer is a "hands-on" position that plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing equipment and processes to produce high quality pultruded, molded, and assembled products. The position is responsible for coordinating all production efforts on new program launches, setting up and/or revising manufacturing processes, and assisting manufacturing operations with problem solving and continuous process improvement projects. This position also mentors and/or trains process setup technicians and factory maintenance personnel.

A Day In The Life

• Develop new processes and implement technical solutions to existing processes designed to improve quality and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians and other operations or maintenance personnel.


• Develop and maintain process documentation to ensure that processes and procedures are clearly stated and understandable for all employees.


• Provide daily technical support solutions to assorted manufacturing operations.


• Demonstrated ability to start-up, operate, and shut down process related equipment.


• Must be able to work independently on new process development, as well as troubleshoot current production issues.


• Work with equipment and material vendors to resolve machine and material issues.


• Monitor and report issues with tooling and equipment, making recommendations for refurbishment or replacement based on production factors such as cycles, process capability and tool/equipment history.


• Interact with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues.


• Facilitate and support plant safety, environmental, and ergonomics efforts.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• B.S. degree in Engineering is required.


• Practical work experience in a molding or pultrusion operation is required. Extensive training in similar conversion processes or assembly may be considered.


• Strong and diverse technical background in conversion processing, tooling, equipment, and materials is preferred.


• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal management direction.


• Demonstrated good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.


• Solid CAD experience and design capability with good business computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)


• Ability to lead others, including indirect supervision of process technicians.

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.