Manufacturing Engineering, Associate Manager - Iron Mountain, MI

Manufacturing Engineering, Associate Manager - Iron Mountain, MI

Location:
Iron Mountain, MI

Relocation Assistance Available

Step into a high‑impact leadership role where your ideas, energy, and engineering expertise will shape the future of manufacturing at Systems Control. We’re looking for a results driven leader to guide a team of talented Manufacturing Engineers as we continue to innovate, grow, and deliver world‑class products.

If you’re ready to own strategic initiatives, champion continuous improvement, and build an engaged, high‑performing engineering team—this is your opportunity.

• Provide daily leadership and direction to your engineering team, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are consistently achieved.
• Drive manufacturing improvements—including fixture design, tooling, machine utilization optimization, and layout redesign—to advance our operational capabilities.
• Lead by example in continuous improvement methodologies:
  Lean, A3 problem‑solving, Kaizen events, and the “My Ideas” program.
• Champion strategic objectives around Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Capital Investments.
• Research, evaluate, and justify new capital equipment to enhance manufacturing efficiency and capacity.
• Teach, mentor, and coach engineers at all levels, from onboarding new talent to developing seasoned team members.
• Foster strong alignment across production, design engineering, and project management for seamless execution of shared priorities.
• Identify, implement, and sustain cost‑reduction strategies across processes and systems.
• Drive team performance through clear expectations, coaching, and metrics that support continuous improvement.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in engineering or operations within a manufacturing environment—leadership experience strongly preferred.
• A passion for leading others and building high‑performing, collaborative teams.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence across functions.
• Proven success in strategic planning, project management, and driving initiatives to completion.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing tools and principles.
• Experience with capital equipment justification and implementation.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools; experience with Creo is a plus.
• A demonstrated ability to execute change and continuously improve processes and outcomes.

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.