Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Oklahoma City, OK

Hubbell Incorporated; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead design and improvement of manufacturing processes, systems, and methods. You will collaborate across functions to implement process improvements, ensure efficient, cost-effective production, and support product quality improvements.

You will apply lean principles, analyze workflows, and develop layouts, tool concepts, and CAD drawings to optimize throughput and efficiency across manufacturing lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required. Master’s degree preferred. 6–10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• 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 handling multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and layouts to optimize efficiency and cost.
• Analyze workforce utilization, space, and workflow for maximum product flow using Lean principles.
• Collaborate with design and planning staff to ensure efficient production methods.
• Review specifications and shop data to resolve design problems.
• Prepare CAD drawings and coordinate tooling and fixture concepts with manufacturing staff.
• Coordinate with vendors on equipment and materials, evaluating against specs and quality standards.
• Estimate production times and costs to support management decisions using formal time measurement methods.
• Support safety, Lean teams, and cross-functional partners with manufacturing excellence.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is a leadership role 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. #LI-BB2

A Day In The Life

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 sound engineering 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.
• Evaluating and recommending practices related to metal forming, metal cutting, and heat treating.
• 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.
• 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 (General, Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical), or related field (required)
• Master's Degree preferred
• 6-10 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 Services 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.