Protection and Controls Engineer (Iron Mountain, MI, US, 49801)

Job Overview

The 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.

A Day In The Life

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 SolidWorks.

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.

What will help you thrive in this role?

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.

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.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.

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