What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Engineer position at Hubbell Incorporated?
Job Overview
At HGUS, we are committed to innovation and excellence in our product lines. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Product Engineer to support, sustain, and enhance our products. This role is pivotal in ensuring our products not only meet but exceed customer expectations through technical evaluations, enhancements, and product definition.
The Product Engineer will be instrumental in both the technical and customer-facing aspects of our product lifecycle. From supporting new product development to leading continuous improvement initiatives, this role requires a dynamic individual capable of managing multiple facets of engineering processes while collaborating effectively with various teams.
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 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.
At HGUS, we are committed to innovation and excellence in our product lines. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Product Engineer to support, sustain, and enhance our products. This role is pivotal in ensuring our products not only meet but exceed customer expectations through technical evaluations, enhancements, and product definition.
The Product Engineer will be instrumental in both the technical and customer-facing aspects of our product lifecycle. From supporting new product development to leading continuous improvement initiatives, this role requires a dynamic individual capable of managing multiple facets of engineering processes while collaborating effectively with various teams.
A Day In The Life
- Create or modify CAD Models, Drawings, Costing, BOM/Routers and Specifications for HGUS product
- Manage engineering changes and requests for deviations.
- Conduct technical evaluations of new and existing products
- Collaborate with the Business Unit Manager, Product Managers, Production personnel and Director of Engineering in sustainment of New and existing product lines
- Manage engineering projects such as creation of new SKU’s and configurations
- Troubleshoot and provide failure analysis on defective materials
- Engage in product enhancement projects to meet internal standards and customer needs.
- Work with customers through sales or directly to clarify specifications and provide technical solutions, quotations, and presentations.
- Lead and collaborate on engineering projects related to the life cycle of our products
- Participate in industry groups like AGA, PPI, ASTM, and others related to Natural Gas Products.
- Support Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency.
- Provide both pre-sale technical presentations and post-sale support to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assist team members and contribute to other tasks as needed.
- Interpret customer specifications and applications and provide solutions, quotations, and presentations.
- CAD/SolidWorks experience in 2d and 3d including PDM vault and must be able to create and manipulate models and drawings
- Must have a minimum of 3 years in engineering, drafting and product development
- Proven track record successfully managing multiple projects at the same
- BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred), or Manufacturing Engineering
- Project Manager experience is a plus
- Must be a good team player, with experience working with cross functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, operations, etc)
- Solid team player who works for advancement of team results, not self-promotion.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent skills in both written and oral communication
- Strengths in interpersonal skills a plus
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must possess strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft office, excel, word, outlook, etc…)
- Must be results oriented, with strong motivation to succeed.
- Must have proven ability to meet project objectives and time lines.
- Knowledge of Microsoft project or other project management software a plus
- Travel may be required but no more than about 25%
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.