Associate Design Engineer - Water Infrastructure - Lenoir City, TN

Hubbell Incorporated•Lenoir City, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Design Engineer supports the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of hot water box products and related systems. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, sourcing, product management, and field service to develop innovative, cost-effective, and reliable solutions that meet customer and regulatory requirements. The position is ideal for an early-career engineer seeking hands-on experience in product design and engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
0–3 years of engineering or product design experience.
Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
Understanding of engineering principles including thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid systems, and mechanical design.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with backflow devices, water heating systems, plumbing products, HVAC equipment, or related thermal systems.
Exposure to product testing and validation methodologies.
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
Knowledge of applicable standards and certifications (UL, CSA, ASME, DOE, etc.).
Experience with ERP or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and development of Water Infrastructure products, components, and assemblies.
Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and product documentation.
Support prototype development, testing, validation, and performance evaluations.
Analyze product performance and recommend design improvements for quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve design and production issues.
Participate in design reviews, engineering change processes, and product release activities.
Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to product quality or field issues.
Coordinate with suppliers and sourcing teams regarding component specifications and technical requirements.
Prepare technical reports, test procedures, specifications, and engineering documentation.
Assist in project planning and execution to meet product development timelines.