What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead, Process Engineering (Polymers) position at Hubbell Incorporated?
Job Overview
The Process Engineering Lead is the technical authority for the Polymer additive manufacturing technologies within the Hubbell Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence. This role is responsible for developing, qualifying, and scaling additive manufacturing processes from technology development through production deployment.
The successful candidate will lead process development, optimization, validation, and continuous improvement efforts to establish robust, repeatable, and production-ready manufacturing capabilities. As the primary process owner, they will define operating standards, process controls, and data-driven strategies that ensure consistent quality, productivity, and performance. The role will also manage the related 3D printing operators, providing day-to-day technical leadership and mentorship, to drive operational excellence and adherence to manufacturing best practices.
This position requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate development activities into scalable manufacturing solutions. The role works closely with Applications Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to align process decisions with business, quality, cost, and production objectives.
A Day In The Life
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 Unified Business Solutions
Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.
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.
The Process Engineering Lead is the technical authority for the Polymer additive manufacturing technologies within the Hubbell Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence. This role is responsible for developing, qualifying, and scaling additive manufacturing processes from technology development through production deployment.
The successful candidate will lead process development, optimization, validation, and continuous improvement efforts to establish robust, repeatable, and production-ready manufacturing capabilities. As the primary process owner, they will define operating standards, process controls, and data-driven strategies that ensure consistent quality, productivity, and performance. The role will also manage the related 3D printing operators, providing day-to-day technical leadership and mentorship, to drive operational excellence and adherence to manufacturing best practices.
This position requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate development activities into scalable manufacturing solutions. The role works closely with Applications Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to align process decisions with business, quality, cost, and production objectives.
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:
- Serve as the subject matter expert and process owner for [Binder Jet / Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion / Polymer] 3D printing technologies.
- Manage the polymer 3D printing operators in daily production activities, troubleshooting, and process execution.
- Own process development, optimization, qualification, validation, and production readiness.
- Define and maintain process parameters, operating windows, and control strategies to ensure process capability and repeatability.
- Improve yield, quality, productivity, and manufacturability through data-driven analysis and structured problem solving.
- Establish standards for process control, material characterization, equipment operation, and technical documentation.
- Manage process data, including traceability, analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead qualification and validation efforts for materials, equipment, and processes, including IQ/OQ/PQ, PPAP, and related activities.
- Investigate process deviations and build failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Support equipment commissioning, upgrades, and deployment of new manufacturing capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, balancing business priorities, technical risk, and manufacturing readiness.
- Communicate recommendations, risks, and project outcomes to stakeholders.
- MS in Mechanical Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, or related discipline.
- 3-5 years prior experience in Manufacturing Engineering with proven leadership and management abilities.
- Experience developing, optimizing, and qualifying additive manufacturing processes in a manufacturing environment.
- Deep expertise in polymer 3D printing technologies, including equipment, materials, and process interactions.
- Strong knowledge of statistical methods, process validation, capability analysis, and manufacturing quality systems.
- Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ, PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage process and machine data to improve quality, yield, and operational performance.
- Strong technical leadership, communication, and mentoring skills in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
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 Unified Business Solutions
Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.
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.