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Manufacturing Engineer

Hubbell · Aiken, SC

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Hubbell (industrial) in Aiken, SC. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
OEE, Tooling

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How this role compares

Against 20 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $100k–$125k, from 6 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 57%
  • ✓ Tooling 52%
  • ✓ New product launch 43%
  • Root cause 43%
  • FMEA 29%
  • Kaizen 29%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Hubbell

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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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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Job Overview

Manufacturing Engineer is a "hands-on" position that plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing equipment and processes to produce high quality pultruded, molded, and assembled products. The position is responsible for coordinating all production efforts on new program launches, setting up and/or revising manufacturing processes, and assisting manufacturing operations with problem solving and continuous process improvement projects. This position also mentors and/or trains process setup technicians and factory maintenance personnel.

A Day In The Life

  • •Develop new processes and implement technical solutions to existing processes designed to improve quality and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
  • •Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians and other operations or maintenance personnel.
  • •Develop and maintain process documentation to ensure that processes and procedures are clearly stated and understandable for all employees.
  • •Provide daily technical support solutions to assorted manufacturing operations.
  • •Demonstrated ability to start-up, operate, and shut down process related equipment.
  • •Must be able to work independently on new process development, as well as troubleshoot current production issues.
  • •Work with equipment and material vendors to resolve machine and material issues.
  • •Monitor and report issues with tooling and equipment, making recommendations for refurbishment or replacement based on production factors such as cycles, process capability and tool/equipment history.
  • •Interact with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
  • •Facilitate and support plant safety, environmental, and ergonomics efforts.

What will help you thrive in this role?

  • •B.S. degree in Engineering is required.
  • •Practical work experience in a molding or pultrusion operation is required. Extensive training in similar conversion processes or assembly may be considered.
  • •Strong and diverse technical background in conversion processing, tooling, equipment, and materials is preferred.
  • •Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal management direction.
  • •Demonstrated good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
  • •Solid CAD experience and design capability with good business computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • •Ability to lead others, including indirect supervision of process technicians.

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.

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