Product Engineer - Leeds, AL

Job Overview

This is an engineering role responsible for leading all aspects of all engineering functions for a given product line within the Hubbell Power Systems electric utility and communications connectors business unit and working with the product management team to grow the Distribution Connector sales and profitability.

A Day In The Life

• Product line maintenance (cost reductions, drawing updates, engineering change requests, testing and communicating with various departments including operations, manufacturing engineering, sourcing, new product development & quality departments)
• Product line deviations (design, test & document product deviations needed for specific customer demands)
• Prepare 3D CAD models, draft of parts and assemblies utilizing AutoCAD inventor.
• Optimize designs for production using DFA & DFM principles.
• Perform and review FEA (structural & thermal analysis) on parts and assemblies.
• Review Customer specifications for requested projects, design a solution & provide costing to Product Line Manager for pricing efforts.
• Fabricate, assemble and test prototypes to verify performance to design criteria.
• Develop and review design concepts, drawings, bill of materials and assembly processes.
• Participate in brainstorming activities lead by NPD.
• Perform quality audits as needed.
• Perform or assist lab technicians with mechanical and/or electrical testing needs to qualify or validate product performance.
• Collaborate with Product Line Manager to understand industry needs and define product line extensions necessary to gain greater market share.
• Assist Product Line Manager in supporting customers with application needs/questions and may include customer training of proper product application/installation.
• Lead up new product projects involving assigned product lines, by designing, testing and launching these products to the market.
• Lead up training presentations, which include hands on demonstrations and provide plan tour to customers as needed.
• Support quality department in solving customer complaints

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering discipline, mechanical preferred
• 1-3 years of experience designing or maintaining parts and assemblies for production.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor & Vault
• Proficiency in designing parts for casting processes preferred
• Proficiency in FEA analysis preferred
• Spanish speaking proficiency a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft office; SAP a plus
• Strong analytical and leadership skills
• Strong ability to prioritize and work under pressure
• Solid understanding of project management methodology
• Ability to travel up to 10% both domestic and internationally
• Ability to work on a personal computer or other related equipment as required

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…