Continuous Improvement Engineer - Boonton, NJ

Job Overview Responsible for developing, optimizing, standardizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role will lead continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operations in the Utility Automation manufacturing plant located in Boonton, NJ.A Day In The Life Lead lean manufacturing initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving flow, and increasing productivity.

Facilitate kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.

Conduct value stream mapping activities and develop future-state plans.

Utilize lean six sigma tools and methodologies to improve process capability and reduce variation.

Identify, prioritize, and execute projects that improve quality, delivery, cost, and safety performance.

Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) including throughput, cycle time, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), labor efficiency, yield, scrap and rework

Perform time studies, capacity analysis, labor utilization studies, and line balancing activities.

Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to increase manufacturing capacity and efficiency.

Lead structured problem-solving activities using methodologies such as DMAIC, A3, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis.

Support PFMEA development, control plans, and risk mitigation activities.

Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve manufacturing performance.

Partner with quality engineering and production teams to improve process capability and product quality.

Work closely with product engineering during product transfers, product changes, and new product launches.

Support capital equipment evaluations, justifications, and implementation activities.

Train and mentor production personnel on process changes and best practices.

Influence and lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence objectives.

Create and sustain process flows, manufacturing standards, work instructions, and visual management systems.

Establish standard work methodologies and ensure process consistency across manufacturing operations.

Support new product introductions by developing scalable manufacturing processes and production readiness plans.

Develop, implement, and maintain robust manufacturing processes and process controls.

Design and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and workflow improvements.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an electronic, mechanical, or relevant manufacturing environment

Lean Manufacturing Experience Experience working on continuous improvement projects

Experience conducting value stream mapping, time studies, and process optimization activities

Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, process flows, and standard work

Experience with electronic and printed circuit boards (PCB) assemblies a plus Strong project management and interpersonal skills

Must be familiar with ISO 9000

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.

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