Product Engineer

The Product Engineer is responsible for improving production efficiency through improvements in production processes. This role involves researching and developing new manufacturing technologies to reduce costs, improve safety, reliability, and quality. This position is an integral resource for Continuous Improvement. Must be able to work with Operations, Procurement, Sales, and Quality to help ensure production and customer needs are met.

• Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:
• Employing Lean manufacturing principles to all product fabrication activities in support of existing production and processes as well as new configuration of existing products.
• Supporting and leading capital projects to improve safety, production efficiency, and quality.
• Troubleshooting production problems and making recommendations based on thorough analysis.
• Driving engineering-related manufacturing changes that improve quality, cost, lead time, etc.
• Providing solutions to problems that adversely affect operator safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Analyzing and evaluating manufacturing methods, equipment, and standards.
• Creating 3D models and drawings using Solid Works.
• Reviewing drawings created by others for accuracy and consistency with company standards.
• Reviewing customer specifications for comparison to company standards and capabilities.
• Issuing Engineering Change Notices with supporting documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Preparing final reports and conducting a quality check of all documents and reports, verifying accuracy of data, information, and calculations.
• Taking a leadership role in process validation and pilot production activities for new and/or improved equipment and processes.
• Investigating new technologies and options for equipment, design, and assembly.

• Bachelor’s Degree in General Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (required)
• 3-6 years of experience in engineering with a focus on design, development, or project management (required)
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools required for design, analysis, and implementation (required)
• Strives to develop methods to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.