Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer- Iron Mountain, MI

Hubbell Incorporated; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support Safety, Quality, Manufacturing, Design, and Engineering teams in world-class facilities. The role emphasizes analytical thinking, organization, and broad engineering skills.

The candidate will lead process improvements, participate in Kaizen teams, and mentor technicians while collaborating across engineering disciplines to implement robust, cost-effective changes and documentation.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or technical field.
• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing support role.
• Hands-on experience with CAD (Creo preferred) and manufacturing processes.
• Certifications in SME Lean or related program are a plus.
• Proven ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on manufacturing process improvements within areas of responsibility.
• Lead weekly improvement meetings focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues escalated from supervision.
• Implement countermeasures addressing root cause.
• Perform cost analysis for design and process changes.
• Lead Kaizen teams and Lean initiatives to improve metrics.
• Mentor technicians, interns, and co-ops on projects.
• Develop process change documentation including safety and quality.
• Coordinate projects from justification to implementation.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Lean & Kaizen

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Eng

Tools

Creo

2D AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Associate Manufacturing Engineer, you will support our Safety, Quality, Manufacturing, Design, and Engineering Teams in our world-class facilities. This position requires a high degree of analytical thinking, organizational skills, and a broad range of engineering skills. The successful applicant must have an aptitude for developing and executing creative and innovative ideas. #LI-TB1

A Day In The Life

• Collaborate and support manufacturing process improvements within area(s) of responsibility.
• Lead weekly improvement meetings focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues escalated from supervision.
• Implement temporary and permanent countermeasures to address root cause.
• Perform cost analysis for design & process changes
• Provide innovative techniques focused on improving processes, designs, and equipment
• Lead, coordinate, and communicate all aspects of responsible projects, from justification to implementation
• Track improvement savings within the area of responsibility on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Develop justifications for capital improvement projects
• Develop and execute all required process change documentation to include safety, quality and production for implemented projects.
• Work with production to reduce or eliminate production flow impacts from ECNs.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, drafting and materials to make process improvements.
• Lead and participate in Kaizen teams & other Lean initiatives to improve business metrics.
• Participate as an active member of an internal Safety System team.
• Mentor & Interview technicians, interns and co-ops with projects and problem solving efforts

What will help you thrive in this role?

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or technical related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing support role
• Minimum of 2 years of experience utilizing CAD (Creo preferred)
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes
• Professional Certifications from SME or in a related Lean Manufacturing program is a plus
• Practical knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and MS Office Suite
• Hands-on problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated self-initiative while working independently and in a team environment
• Creativity in design and process development
• Practical application knowledge of Engineering Mechanics, Welding, Painting, and other Mfg. Processes
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills

Hubbell Incorporated

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 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 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.