Manufacturing Engineer

Hubbell Incorporated; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes for optimal production efficiency and product quality. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement lean improvements, and support cost-effective manufacturing across product lines.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, CAD/CAM proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), and strong problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and safety-focused operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD) is required.
• Experience with LEAN Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with project management and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing methods by applying engineering and LEAN principles.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow for maximum efficiency.
• Confer with planning and design staff to ensure efficient production methods.
• Study specifications and blueprints to resolve design problems.
• Prepare tool and fixture concepts and develop CAD drawings.
• Coordinate with vendors on specifications and procurement of equipment and parts.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs for decisions.
• Use MTM, MSD, Time Study, or similar systems for factory time measurement.
• Collaborate with management to facilitate production schedules and capabilities.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
• Evaluate product lines and suggest changes to improve throughput, quality, and cost.
• Troubleshoot equipment during downtime and coordinate with maintenance.
• Provide input to safety committees and Lean teams.
• Work with HR and other departments to deliver HR support to the business.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Reading blueprints/schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving manufacturing processes, systems, and methods to optimize production and enhance product quality. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing process improvements, and ensuring efficient and cost-effective production.

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

• Developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods by applying engineering and LEAN principles in fixture design, problem solving, and material selection.
• Analyzing and planning work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and product flow. Applying Lean Manufacturing methods.
• Conferring with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Studying specifications, engineering blueprints and shop data and conferring with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems.
• Preparing tool and fixture concepts, coordinating review and approval by manufacturing staff and developing detailed CAD drawings.
• Conferring with vendors to determine product specifications and arranging for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimating production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Using MTM, MSD, Time Study, or similar formal system for factory time measurement.
• Conferring with management, engineering, operations and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applying statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Evaluating product lines and recommending changes in production methods, materials and product design to optimize throughput, quality and cost.
• Troubleshooting equipment in downtime situations and working with maintenance to service equipment.
• Providing input to safety committee, Lean Manufacturing Teams, Customer service, QC, Purchasing, etc.
• Working with other HR business partners, HR Centers of Excellence (CoE) and other functional partners (Legal, Finance, IT, etc.) to deliver HR support/services to the business and employees.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical preferred
• 3+ years of relevant experience (required)
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD (required)
• Experience with LEAN Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience with project management and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

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 Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

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.