Manufacturing Engineer (Hamilton, OH)

About the role

The Engineer is responsible for improving production efficiency through improvements in production processes. This role involves researching and developing new manufacturing technologies to reduce costs, improve safety, reliability, and quality. This position is an integral resource for Continuous Improvement. Must be able to work with Operations, Procurement, Sales, and Quality to help ensure production and customer needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Employ Lean manufacturing principles to all product fabrication activities in support of existing production and processes as well as new configuration of existing products.
• Support and lead capital projects to improve safety, production efficiency, and quality.
• Troubleshoot production problems and make recommendations based on thorough analysis.
• Drive engineering-related manufacturing changes that improve quality, cost, lead time, etc.
• Provide solutions to problems that adversely affect operator safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Analyze and evaluate manufacturing methods, equipment, and standards.
• Create 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Review drawings created by others for accuracy and consistency with company standards.
• Review customer specifications for comparison to company standards and capabilities.
• Issue Engineering Change Notices with supporting documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Prepare final reports and conduct a quality check of all documents and reports, verifying accuracy of data, information, and calculations.
• Take a leadership role in process validation and pilot production activities for new and/or improved equipment and processes.
• Investigate new technologies and options for equipment, design, and assembly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in General Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (required).
• 3-6 years of experience in engineering with a focus on design, development, or project management (required).
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools required for design, analysis, and implementation (required).

Skills

• Strives to develop methods to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

About the company

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) and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES). HUS enables the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications, while 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.