Process Engineer

Job Overview

The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving manufacturing processes, systems, and methods to optimize production and enhance product quality. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing process improvements, and ensuring efficient and cost-effective production for the MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) lines.

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:

• •Perform all duties while maintaining proper industrial safety and chemical hygiene standards
• •Developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods by applying engineering and LEAN principles in fixture design, problem solving, and material selection.
• •Analyzing and planning work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and product flow. Applying Lean Manufacturing methods.
• •Execute Process Engineering activities to support and improve MOV manufacturing, including ceramic material preparation, ceramic sintering operations, coating and finishing operations, high voltage electrical testing, packaging, labeling, and data analysis.
• •Support the ceramic sintering and annealing operations to ensure MOV quality is maintained.
• •Use Lean techniques to identify areas of improvement in the manufacturing process and lead teams to implement those changes.
• •Identify, justify, construct, and execute capital projects for equipment and upgrades as they become necessary for reliability or capacity growth.
• •Troubleshoot manufacturing defects such as cracking, uneven coating, or porosity.
• •Troubleshooting equipment in downtime situations and working with maintenance to service equipment.
• •Conduct root cause analysis which may include applying tools such as XRD, SEM, and ICP.
• •Ability to travel less than 10%
• •Other duties as assigned

What will help you thrive in this role?

• •Bachelors degree in ceramic, materials, or chemical engineering. Or similar degree with applicable experience
• •3-5 years of Process Engineering Experience
• •Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners
• •Experience with ceramic manufacturing methods
• •Familiarity with electrical testing and measurement
• •Strong knowledge and demonstration of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• •A high degree of knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required, and familiarity with a factory MRP system such as SAP is desired.
• •Experience with project management and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• •Experience with MiniTab or other statistical analysis software is preferred.
• •Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., AutoCad, SolidWorks) is preferred.

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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