Senior Design Engineer (New Product Development) - Leeds, AL

Hubbell Incorporated • Leeds, AL

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About The Position

Our Connectors location in Leeds, AL is looking for a Sr. NPD Design Engineer! The Sr. NPD Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and advancement of medium- and high-voltage electrical connectors for the Electric Utility industry, with additional responsibility for supporting the development of fiber telecom connectivity products as needed. This role requires strong engineering expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and standards-compliant products used in transmission, distribution, substation, and communication applications. The Sr. Design Engineer will also contribute to product improvements, and sustaining engineering activities to support long-term product performance. A Day In The LifeEvery day presents opportunities to support innovation and enhance critical utility and communication infrastructure. You will make a difference by:

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering other Engineering disciplines will be considered with demonstrated industry design experience
• 10+ years of product design experience, ideally in medium/high voltage connectors, utility hardware, or related industrial/mechanical components
• Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical behavior, materials, mechanical design, and connector interfaces
• Proficiency in CAD modeling and simulation tools (AutoDesk Inventor & SolidWorks)
• Experience with design verification/validation testing and hands-on work with lab test equipment
• Understanding of industry standards applicable to medium/high voltage and telecom products (ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEMA, Telcordia)
• Experience with DFMEA, design-to-value, and structured product development processes
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cast components, molded components, and rapid prototyping processes strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Participating in multiple product development projects simultaneously, including concept development, mechanical and electrical design, prototyping, testing, and production release.
• Leading requirements definition, project reviews, and design verification/validation efforts for medium- and high-voltage connector systems and fiber telecom connectivity components.
• Designing products in alignment with industry standards (ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEMA, Telcordia, etc.) and ensuring compliance through proper documentation, testing, and certification support.
• Working with marketing, operations, and quality to translate customer needs into actionable design specifications and value-driven engineering solutions.
• Developing 3D models, engineering drawings, and simulations to validate product performance and manufacturability.
• Coordinating and performing design experiments, including mechanical, electrical, and environmental testing.
• Supporting root-cause investigations, sustaining engineering activities, and product enhancements for existing connector portfolios.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives through DFMEA, design-to-value, and manufacturability improvement events.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, design records, and test reports in accordance with internal engineering and quality systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees