Manufacturing Engineer - Newtown, CT

Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

 

Hubbell Commercial & Industrial (HCI) provides solutions for a broad range of non-residential and residential construction, commercial and industrial applications along with high-voltage test and measurement solutions. As a leading global manufacturer and supplier in multiple markets, we have quality products that serve the commercial construction, datacom, industrial light, industrial heavy, high voltage, residential and oil & gas markets. HCI has built its success through strong leadership, employee and customer loyalty and an exceptional sales force.

Posting Address

14 Prospect Dr Newtown CT

Position Overview

Complete a wide range of technical assignments which include developing new manufacturing methods and processes, providing input on tooling and machine designs, develop cost estimates and plant layouts, implementing cost improvement projects and managing plant environmental and regulatory compliance programs. 

 

The position interfaces directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, Purchasing, Production Control, Quality, and Accounting to implement the division’s technical objectives as they apply to the manufacturing operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and document manufacturing methods, tooling and equipment for new and modified product lines. 

Make recommendations as appropriate for tool and process changes aimed at improving overall efficiency and utilization of resources.

Direct initial production run of assigned projects, to include operator training, work station layout, verification and documentation of prescribed manufacturing methods, and establish production standards.

Request and evaluate quotations from vendors for equipment and services to be purchased, and recommend purchases based on such evaluations.

 

Review engineering change notices for manufacturing process changes.

 

Maintain standard data and documentation in SAP.

 

Manage the plant environmental and regulatory compliance program. 

 

Provide ongoing daily support of the facility environmental, health and safety program(s).   

Skills and Experience

Four year college degree and a minimum of two years of technically-related experience in a production environment working with manufacturing operations and Engineering are required.  Knowledge of Lean Practices in a manufacturing environment, along with practical experience, is required.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering