Associate Continuous Improvement Engineer - Leeds, AL
Date: Jun 30, 2025
Location: Leeds, AL, US, 35094
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
Our Connectors site in Leeds, AL is looking for an Associate Continuous Improvement Engineer to help support the growth we are experiencing, and grow with us! This position will be responsible for the ongoing development and improvement of the Hubbell Manufacturing System, including leading Kaizen and other Lean events as well as identifying Lean initiatives and opportunities within the Connectors manufacturing site. In addition, this position will assist in training and developing employees within the location on Lean concepts and tools, allowing individuals to drive Continuous Improvements within their departments.
Candidate must be a highly motivated and independent worker who has a passion for Continuous Improvement and the development of others. Position will offer complex challenges that require in-depth data analysis, original thinking, persistence, and a positive attitude.
A Day In The Life
- Key person in the development and sustainment of the Hubbell Manufacturing System
- Develops Continuous Improvement strategies by translating business objectives into actionable projects
- Champions and shares Lean and Continuous Improvement best practices through the organization
- Acts as a Lean/Continuous Improvement business partner to all departments and levels (top leadership to shop floor and office), challenging processes, proposing ideas, and driving change
- Trains teams and individuals in improvement processes, optimizes floor layout and material flow using Lean concepts
- Develops employee training and development on Lean Manufacturing and Lean Office concepts
- Develops a Lean culture throughout the location
- Hands-on active position that leads from the floor
- Leads DMAIC problem-solving teams
Lean/Six Sigma:
- Acts a Project Manager for Lean and Continuous Improvement-related projects
- Leads and supports Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives for current business and develops plans and recommendations for future business, including layout, flow and people allocation
- Identifies opportunities to improve KPIs in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and People KSFs (Key Success Factors), which include reduction of cost, lead-time, and inventory
- Evaluates workflow and cell design, and develops improvements to enhance productivity and safety
- Looks for opportunities to maximize efficiency and reduce waste
- Leads value stream mapping exercises to determine and record business improvement areas
- Designs and leads projects to implement Continuous Improvement actions and achieve future state
- Documents and communicates improvements in manufacturing and office costs, efficiency, and utilization
What will help you thrive in this role?
- 1-3 years Lean Manufacturing and Lean Office experience preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field
- Exposure to and thorough understanding of a Lean Environment and Tools; Value Stream Mapping, 5S implementation, root cause analysis, FMEA, DMAIC problem solving, etc.
- Good financial acumen
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
Competencies
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 Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
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.
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