Manufacturing Engineer- Westbury, NY

Hubbell · Westbury, NY

Level: Engineer
Team: Manufacturing
Base pay: $115k–$120k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 6+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Hubbell (industrial) in Westbury, NY. Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for PCB assemblies and electronic products.

They ask for: 6+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Value stream mapping, OEE, Root cause
Base pay: $115k–$120k

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How this role compares

Against 45 other live manufacturing postings in New York.

Base pay: About 19% above similar roles
Experience asked: More than usual (6+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Tooling 61%
✓ Lean 41%
✓ Root cause 41%
Cost reduction 35%
Automation 30%
Machining 28%

✓ = 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.

It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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How to get in at this plant

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

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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
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
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?
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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
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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Job Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes for PCB assembly and electronic products. This position requires strong experience with SMT programming, PCB manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in an electronics manufacturing environment and a proven track record of improving quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Manufacturing & Process Engineering

•Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for PCB assemblies and electronic products.
•Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process development and production readiness.
•Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, setup sheets, and manufacturing documentation.
•Analyze production processes and implement improvements to increase throughput, yield, and efficiency.
•Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues.

SMT Programming & Electronics Assembly

•Create, modify, and optimize SMT programs for placement machines and related equipment.
•Support SMT operations including solder paste printing, placement, reflow, AOI, and inspection processes.
•Troubleshoot SMT process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and improve quality.
•Monitor and improve SMT line performance, cycle times, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

PCB Manufacturing Support

•Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Production teams to resolve technical issues.
•Support process validation and implementation of engineering changes
•Ensure compliance with IPC standards, customer requirements, and internal quality procedures.

Continuous Improvement

•Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction and process optimization.
•Implement and sustain 5S activities throughout the manufacturing environment.
•Conduct Value Stream Mapping exercises to identify bottlenecks and improve material flow.
•Analyze manufacturing data and KPI metrics to drive performance improvements.

What will help you thrive in this role?

•Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (required)
•3-6 years of relevant experience within an electronics manufacturing environment.
•Hands-on SMT programming experience.
•Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S. Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping experience.
•Strong knowledge of PCB assembly processes and electronic manufacturing techniques.
•Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards.

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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