NPD Launch Engineer - Leeds, AL

Job Overview

The NPD Launch Engineer will be responsible for working with our NPD (New Product Development) department to take initial product designs through the prototyping, production trial and production launch phases of our NPD cycle. They will be responsible for owning and managing the implementation of Manufacturing and Quality Engineering functions regarding new product development projects for the Switching and Fusing Business Unit.

• Research and implement/Improve production methodologies
• Involved in assembly method development for new products
• Create and Implement Manufacturing Plans
• Specify manufacturing location, equipment to be used, perform cycle time analysis
• Utilize 3-D modeling software to assist in fixture and tooling design (Inventor preferred)
• Utilize AutoCAD or the like to update plant layouts with new cells
• Create new cellswith lean manufacturing in mind
• Create capital justifications and follow through to cell runoff and operator training.
• Take the lead on Quality functions for NPD Projects
• Coordinate PFMEA and DFMEA
• Create Quality Control Plans
• Specify, purchase and implement quality tools
• Coordinating and Facilitating prototype assembly trials
• Completing Pilot Run Verification Testing (FAI)
• Maintaining project timelines to meet NPD launch target dates
• Validating Manufacturing and QA systems during launch and first production runs
• Facilitating training regarding NPD products and associated processes

Required:

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 7 Years Engineering work experience
• Project Management
• Lean Knowledge
• Demonstrated ability in manufacturing cell start up
• Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively communicate with cross functional teams

Preferred:

• SAP
• Project Management Software

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of our products and processes. If you're passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and making a tangible impact, we want to hear from you!

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.