Senior Product Development Engineer - Lenoir City, TN

Hubbell Incorporated; Bucktown (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead technical design and development of new products and processes. You will generate product concepts, create CAD models in SolidWorks or Inventor, evaluate materials and manufacturing methods, and validate performance through prototyping, FEA, and simulations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of engineering experience, strong CAD skills, experience with polymers, tooling, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of applicable Engineering experience is required.
• Proficiency with CAD SolidWorks and/or Autodesk Inventor is required.
• Experience with polymer materials and processes or similar manufacturing technologies is preferred.
• Experience with structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), and mechanical testing.
• Knowledge of tooling and mold design, including collaboration with external tooling suppliers.
• Cross functional communication and project management experience.
• Experience developing products for utility, infrastructure, electrical, or industrial applications.
• Experience optimizing product designs for material cost, manufacturing efficiency, and long-term reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the technical design and development of new products and processes.
• Develop product concepts and innovative solutions and create engineering CAD designs.
• Evaluate materials and manufacturing processes and validate performance via prototyping and simulations.
• Create tooling specifications and validate production tooling with suppliers.
• Perform FEA and simulations to validate structural performance and manufacturability.
• Support transition to full-scale production and ongoing product optimization.

Skills

Product development

Mechanical design

FEM/FEA

Polymer materials

Tooling concepts

Cross-functional

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Product Development Engineer will lead and execute the technical design and development of new products and processes. This role will develop product concepts/ innovative solutions, create engineering CAD designs, evaluate and select optimal materials and manufacturing processes, develop tooling specifications, and validate product performance through prototyping, FEA analysis, and simulations.

The ideal candidate combines experience in product development, mechanical design, CAD, manufacturing processes, polymer and composite materials, and tooling. This position requires both creative engineering problem-solving and hands‑on technical execution. #LI-BB2

A Day In The Life

Product Concept & Engineering Design

• Design and develop innovative engineering product solutions to meet performance and technical requirements.
• Generate and evaluate multiple design concepts to determine the optimal solution based on product performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
• Create CAD drawings and models using either Autodesk Inventor or Solid Works
• Leverage FEA analysis and rapid prototyping to vet multiple concepts
• Identify production and performance risks for new product design and develop respective testing parameters

Material & Manufacturing Process Selection

• Evaluate and select materials based on mechanical properties, durability, performance requirements, and cost.
• Determine the optimal manufacturing processes based on product design and material characteristics
• Assess core and alternative manufacturing methods, including thermoplastics, SMC, injection molding, composites, polymer concrete.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to evaluate production capabilities, tooling requirements, and process limitations.

Tooling & Proof of Function

• Develop tooling concepts and define technical requirements for molds, fixtures, and production tooling.
• Partner with internal manufacturing teams and external suppliers throughout tooling design, development, and qualification.
• Lead prototype development and evaluate product functionality, performance, and manufacturability.
• Perform FEA and simulation analysis to evaluate structural integrity, mechanical performance, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Define and execute proof-of-concept, proof-of-function, and design verification testing.
• Support the transition of validated product designs into full-scale production.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required)
• 7+ years of applicable Engineering experience (required)
• Proficiency with CAD SolidWorks and or Autodesk Inventor (required)
• Demonstrated success and passion for engineered innovative solutions (required)
• Experience with polymer materials and processes or similar manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), and mechanical testing
• Knowledge of tooling and mold design, including collaboration with external tooling suppliers
• Demonstrated cross functional communication and project management experience
• Experience developing products for utility, infrastructure, electrical, or industrial applications
• Experience optimizing product designs for material cost, manufacturing efficiency, and long‑term reliability.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal travel required (less than 10%)

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.