Design to Value Project Engineer - Aiken, SC

Job Overview

 

This role will be responsible for modifying and designing parts and manufacturing processes.  They will work with the design and manufacturing engineers for the product line to reduce the cost of finished goods.  A strong cross-disciplinary background is advantageous, as projects involve aspects of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, casting, forging, injection or compression molding.

Experience in one or more of the following will also be helpful: projects focused on productivity value creation, cost reduction and margin improvement, product and value chain evaluations, ideation workshops, working with cross functional teams and more.

 

 

 

A Day In The Life

• Work with teams from various business units to execute on Design to Value (DtV) projects.  Will include being “hands-on” with idea generation, financial justification, component design, process design, tooling design, testing and implementation.
• Determine cost drivers to identify material cost take out opportunities
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, component designs, and assembly designs to identify time saving opportunities.  Then, take identified opportunities through implementation.
• Prepare insights and DtV guidelines for in person ideation workshops
• Estimate financial impact and prepare business case

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience, 10+ years
• Experience in 3D Modeling and FMEA software (Inventor preferred)
• Taking projects from an idea to shipping parts
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capable of working independently as well as with a cross functional team
• Demonstrable experience in two or more of the following:
• Full product life cycle insights with an emphasis on productivity
• Supply chain insights
• Manufacturing and commercialization experience
• Assessing value propositions
• Maintaining and organizing multiple projects and timelines

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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.

 

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.