Job Overview

The Associate Mechanical Engineer is responsible for product design of the  Burndy brand of electrical grounding connector products.  This position consists of a full spectrum of assignments related to developing, maintaining, testing & qualification to industry standards, and improving the quality of the assigned products. This role operates under general supervision to coordinate engineering tasks and communicate with other organizational resources to complete project assignments on new or existing products and/or product lines in compliance with Hubbell quality product certifications.        
 

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: 

• Receiving, reviewing and evaluating project requests and planning general activities for project completion.
• Analyzing customer technical requirements and providing product recommendations to satisfy their needs.
• Generating new products through our NPD system or ETO process to ensure customer application requirements are met.
• Researching and interpreting industry standards & technical information and applying knowledge to satisfy product design inputs and/or maintaining assigned product line(s).
• Carrying out design or development work as planned, performing simulation tests & analyses, selecting materials, and generating product specifications to meet project goals.
• Participating on cross-functional teams to ensure completion of all tasks associated with project requirements.
• Requesting, performing, analyzing, and evaluate laboratory tests.
• Conducting engineering investigations (such as product failures, customer complaints, variation notices, rejects, and deviations), summarizing findings and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Initiating drawing orders, engineering changes, sample & prototype requests, purchase requisitions, and other necessary processes to complete assignments.
• Responsible for reporting the status & progress of projects and performing additional duties to complete projects and/or assignments.
• Interacting with other departmental groups to complete other projects such as DFMA, cost reductions, operational moves, and internal improvements to ensure design integrity for process improvements.
• Attending trade shows, supplier visits, seminars, customer meetings, and engineering conferences as required to support sales and project needs.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline (required)
• 1-2 years of experience in engineering with a focus on design, development, or project management (required) 
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software including CAD systems (Autodesk, Solid Works, etc) , and other tools required for design, analysis, and implementation (required)
• Demonstrated knowledge in the interpretation of design, performance, and standards relevant to the electrical industry in the form of product designs released to production in manufacturing settings.
• Ability to interact and work effectively to achieve common goals with other departments including supply chain, operations, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.