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Date: Jan 10, 2025

Location: Wadsworth, OH, US, 44281

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

Direct and provide high level technical support for manufacturing of advanced ceramics, including powder synthesis, part fabrication, and finishing activities.  Lead and support product launch activities and process changes.  Analyze, troubleshoot, and provide solutions to complex process problems through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies. Coordinate the integration of material processing equipment to ensure a safe and cost-effective manufacturing process.

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A Day In The Life

  • Oversee and support high volume manufacturing of ceramic parts
  • Execute engineering projects to improve quality, yields, and cost, with 60-80% hands-on involvement
  • Provide direction regarding company policies and enforce safety regulations
  • Support in the development of department budgets & supervisory control over expenditure
  • Support all technical related continuous improvement projects through Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing events designed to optimize process efficiency, reducing costs and lead-time
  • Direct the departmental technical staff towards excellence in Engineering
  • Coordinate process development from launch into production release, perform FMEA’s
  • Establish strategic goals for the engineering team as it relates to financial, quality, market, and operational trends
  • Drive new technology introduction
  • Develop training in the fields of automation, processing, visual inspection, and other secondary operations
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing/production issues with the aim of improving customer satisfaction
  • Participate in developing and implementing operational procedures for Engineering

What will help you thrive in this role?

Required:

  • BS or MS degree in engineering; materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field preferred
  • 5-7 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Previous experience in an engineering leadership role
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with teammates
  • Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and leadership skills
  • Solid understanding of project management methodology

Highly Desirable:

  • Expertise in powder synthesis and uniaxial pressing
  • Experience with superabrasive grinding
  • MS Office experience
  • Equipment automation experience
  • Lean background and experience; Kaizen, Poke-Yoke, 5S, Kan Ban, Plant Layout, etc.
  • Experience with capital equipment procurement

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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