Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Leeds, AL

Hubbell • Leeds, AL

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About The Position

Our Switching and Fusing Business Unit in Leeds, AL is looking for a hands-on shop floor-based Associate Manufacturing Engineer where you will oversee and troubleshoot daily manufacturing processes while pursuing continuous improvement in areas such as scrap reduction and productivity increases while minimizing cost. The expectation of this position is to take a lead/partner role in supported departments and make an immediate positive impact. Processes will include, but not be limited to, the following: Steel and aluminum fabrication, welding, 2D CNC cutting, plate bending, 3D CNC processing of structural steel, assembly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Knowledge of fabrication and welding processes, including 2D CNC cutting, plate bending, 3D CNC processing of structural steel and automation.
• Proven experience as a manufacturing or process engineer - preferably in a medium to heavy manufacturing environment and prefer low volume/high mix environment.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required, 3D modeling (inventor or SolidWorks) a plus.
• Demonstrated success in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success in justification of capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
• Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
• Incorporate new manufacturing methods or processes to improve existing operations.
• Assist in developing and implementing cost reduction initiatives.
• Create and modify work instructions, PFMEA's and control plans.
• Lead capital projects as the main point of contact, including machine selection, cell layout, financial justification, and working with quality and product engineering.
• Compile project update reports and present to management concerning project timeline, budget and estimated completion dates of projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree