Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Knightdale, NC

As a Manufacturing Engineering Technician, you will support Manufacturing Engineers with a primary focus on building a zero-incident safety culture grounded in “Think Safe, Work Safe, Go Home Safe.” Also, contribute to the design and improvement of processes that eliminate risk while optimizing labor and material efficiency. Lastly, create documentation to standardize daily manufacturing operations, in addition to delivering measurable cost reductions that improve business profitability.

Uphold a zero-incident safety culture aligned with proactively identifying, assessing, and eliminating risks through engineering controls and process design
. Integrate safety into all process development, equipment design, and continuous improvement initiatives

Partner with EHS and Operations too:

• Investigate incidents and develop corrective actions
• Ensure all processes, tooling, and layouts meet or exceed safety standards and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with a team of Manufacturing Engineers to deliver impactful results

• Execute on clear expectations, priorities, and accountability aligned to business objectives
• Support the design of jigs and fixtures for ease of manufacturing
• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of new manufacturing processes both physically and through ERP system SAP.
• Support smooth new product and project transitions into production
• Engage in cross-functional projects across Operations, Quality, and Engineering

Achieve measurable improvements in:

• Play a role in continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean, CI projects) Conduct time studies and optimize workflow to remove waste. Support MEs in executing Automation, Standardization and Process Simplification opportunities.

Partner with Quality to Support ISO
9001 accreditation through:

• Supporting the Implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Implement engineering changes, deviations, and specifications
• Ensure clear communication and effective rollout of changes to the production floor through proper Engineering Change Control Process

• Strong safety mindset and proactive risk management approach
• Presents a “can-do” attitude
• Results-driven with a focus on business impact and profitability
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Change agent who thrives in continuous improvement environments
• High emotional intelligence and sound judgment in decision-making

• Associates/Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field (preferred)
• Demonstrated success in driving safety improvements, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering cost savings (labor/material)
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and process optimization
• Ability to perform time studies and labor analysis
• Understanding of Industrial engineering principles
• Exposure to SAP/ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)

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.