Associate Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift) - Leeds, AL
Date: Jun 30, 2025
Location: Leeds, AL, US, 35094
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
Our Connectors operation in Leeds, AL is looking for an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support our 2nd Shift operations. A hands-on shop floor-based engineering role providing production and maintenance support. Oversee and troubleshoot daily manufacturing processes while pursuing continuous improvement in areas such as scrap reduction and productivity increases while minimizing cost. This position will provide support in both Foundry and Secondary operations. Processes will include, but not be limited to, the following areas: CNC and manual machining, fabrication equipment, mechanical and hydraulic presses, robots, core machines, furnaces, molding machines.
A Day In The Life
- Through the use of lean engineering tools, design and optimize manufacturing processes for the improvement of existing products and the introduction of new ones.
- Develop, implement and manage scrap reduction initiatives.
- Create new standard work instructions and documentation as process changes dictate.
- Examines materials and products at various stages of processing to ensure they conform to specifications.
- Observes machines and equipment for malfunction and works in tandem with maintenance team to troubleshoot issues.
- Development and drive plans for improvements associated with equipment OEE
- Assist in developing and implementing cost reduction initiatives through continuous improvement (kaizen) events
- Participate in, and at times, lead capital improvement projects.
- Assist in implementing and updating Value Stream Maps.
- Keep up to date with current and developing trends at national and international level manufacturing trends and technology.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
- Experience in a manufacturing or process engineering floor-support role would be helpful
- Continuous improvement and lean experience in a manufacturing environment would be helpful
- Experience with the maintenance of manufacturing equipment controls, monitors and processes
- Knowledge of fabrication, presses, and machining equipment
- Knowledge of tooling
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.
Nearest Major Market: Birmingham
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