Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Knightdale, NC

Job Overview

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.

A Day In The Life

Safety Leadership

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:

• Conduct risk assessments (JSAs, PFMEAs)
• Investigate incidents and develop corrective actions
• Drive behavior-based safety engagement
• Ensure all processes, tooling, and layouts meet or exceed safety standards and regulatory requirements

Manufacturing Engineering Support

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

Productivity & Cost Improvement

Achieve measurable improvements in:

• Labor efficiency
• Material utilization
• Overall cost per unit
• 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.

Quality and Change Management

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

What will help you thrive in this role?

General Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Solidworks experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)

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.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

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