Engineering Manager - Lenoir City, TN

Engineering Manager

Manage and provide leadership to product engineering group consisting of 8-10 engineers at multiple sites. Develop and execute product development and cost reduction plans to achieve goals established in annual business plan. Support new product development efforts for Enclosures and Drains business unit. Conduct ongoing review of designs and processes associated with current and new products to ensure product integrity. Employ and update department processes and procedures to provide continuous improvement of department metrics. Provide timely assistance to marketing, sales, and manufacturing in support of business unit objectives.

A Day In The Life

• Partner with counterparts in marketing and operations, develop strategic and business plans, including establishing plans for new product development, product line extensions and product cost reduction
• Set departmental objectives and work with staff to set and meet individual objectives to support Company business plans
• Assure staff has appropriate support to accomplish design work and to meet project schedules; recommend training as appropriate to enhance staff skills and to make staff members more effective contributors
• Prepare/review major expenditure accounts to support product line business plans
• Prepare and manage annual department operating budget
• Ensure cost reduction projects are developed and executed and lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage intellectual property and patent application process for the business unit
• Manage progress and action items for ongoing design and capital projects
• Manage Material Cost Take Out and product enhancement and provide failure analysis on defective material
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding specification interpretation/clarification

What will help you thrive in this role?

• BS degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
• Minimum 8-10 years experience in product development-preferably in utility distribution systems
• Solid leadership and communications a must

Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses. We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.