Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Iron Mountain, MI

Hubbell Incorporated • Breitung Township, MI

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About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer supports manufacturing processes and improves production efficiency. The role assists in developing and implementing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting production issues, and optimizing processes. It collaborates with production and cross-functional teams to implement improvements, address root causes, and reduce production-flow impacts from engineering change notices (ECNs) and new customers. The position also contributes to safety, quality, and Lean initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (General, Mechanical, or Electrical) or a related field.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing support role.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes.
• Fundamental knowledge of solid-modeling software; Creo is preferred.
• Knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and the MS Office Suite.
• Practical application of engineering tools.
• Hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated self-initiative while working independently and in a team environment.
• Creativity in design and process development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Creo solid-modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on and support manufacturing process improvements within the area of responsibility.
• Assist in leading weekly improvement meetings focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Implement temporary and permanent countermeasures to address root causes.
• Design and manufacture internally unique improvement solutions, such as jigs, fixtures, and tools.
• Track improvement savings in the area of responsibility on a weekly or monthly basis.
• Develop and execute required process-change documentation for implemented projects, including safety, quality, and production documentation.
• Work with production to reduce or eliminate production-flow impacts from ECNs and new customers.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, drafting, and materials teams on process improvements.
• Participate as an active member of Safety and Quality problem-solving teams.
• Participate in Kaizen teams and other Lean initiatives to improve business metrics.
• Participate as an active member of an internal Safety System team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level