Manufacturing Weld Engineer - Iron Mountain, MI

Manufacturing Weld Engineer - Iron Mountain, MI

Job Overview Systems Control is hiring a Manufacturing Weld Engineer, as a member of the Manufacturing Engineering Team, you will provide primary support for our Manufacturing, Operations, Design, and Engineering Teams at our two manufacturing facilities. Systems Control is North America's leader in the design & manufacturing of solutions that protect, transmit and distribute energy from source to grid to consumer.

We're proud of the role we play in bringing energy to those who need it. A company powered by people and privately held for over 60 years, we were acquired by Hubbell Incorporated in December 2023. Systems Control is a fast-growing company and a great place for rewarding careers in skilled trades, electrical and mechanical engineering and design, manufacturing, manufacturing operations, and management.

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A Day In The Life

• Be an active member & leader on area production support team addressing daily safety and quality concerns
• Lead, coordinate, and track cost reduction activities identified from production support team
• Troubleshoot production issues escalated from supervision to determine root cause and assist with corrective actions
• Research, align, justify and execute capital projects as needed in the production area being supported using A3 methodology
• Lead weekly improvement meetings focused on safety, quality, and productivity
• Oversee & develop welding process documentation including WPS's, PQR's, WQTR's, and Welder Continuity
• Administer welding tests to new and existing welding personnel
• Design and manufacture improvement solutions (i.e. jigs, fixtures, tools, etc.)
• Develop work cell layouts to improve flow through the facility
• Develop and execute all required process change documentation to include safety, quality and production for implemented projects
• Collaborate with design, engineering, drafting and materials to make process improvements
• Participate in and lead rapid improvement (Kaizen) teams & other Lean initiatives to improve business metrics
• Support non-welding engineering activities as needed
• Participate as an active member of an internal Safety System team

What will help you thrive in this role?

• B.S. Degree in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing support role
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Hands-on experience with welding, weld cell support, and troubleshooting of weld issues is required
• Active AWS CWI is desired
• Proficient in solid modeling software (Creo preferred), 2D AutoCAD and MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated leadership in a team setting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated self-initiative while working independently in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to take work on multiple projects simultaneously

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.