Senior Manager Engineering

This position is responsible for the overall administration and management of engineering activities for the Wiring Device-Kellems product categories. The role encompasses the full scope of engineering functions, including research, concept development, design, specifi cation, and documentation for new and revised products, while supporting the New 
Product Development (NPD) process. In addition, this position drives key NPD initiatives, ensuring successful and timely product launches that meet strategic business objectives. It requires close collaboration with customers, channel partners, marketing, manufacturing, and both onshore and offshore engineering centers to incorporate customer requirements and ensure compliance with all applicable certifi cation standards. The role also provides senior management visibility into project status, oversees departmental and project budgets, and ensures alignment of engineering activities with the organization's long-term strategic plan. 
 

• Oversee staffing, training, organization, productivity, and overall  management of the Wiring Device-Kellems engineering department.
• Manage assigned NPD projects and ensure timely & successful execution to the project schedule.
• Evaluate and assign work based on priorities and individual skills; conduct annual performance reviews.
• Identify and recommend process improvements and training to enhance efficiency.  Apply DFMA principles to design work; designate testing requirements and evaluate results.
• Provide hands-on-on-detailed support and oversight for all engineering NPD activities.  Guide product specification development and review design concepts, layouts, and models for function, safety, cost, and compliance.
• Ensure Voice of the Customer is reflected in NPD project scope and requirements.  Develop solutions to design and application problems; check and assure quality of design work.
• Report project status to management and take corrective actions as needed.
• Schedule project reviews and design reviews and secure alignment with all cross functional stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and secure necessary approvals (UL & CSA.).
• Represent the company in codes and standards activities as assigned.
• Occasional travel as needed (10%) to visit our factory locations, attend industry meetings, and customer engagement opportunities.
• Monitor new materials, processes, and technologies; recommend improvements for performance and cost.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed based on organizational and company requirements.

• Required: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (BSME) or related
• engineering discipline.
• Preferred: MBA or master's in management of technology (MS-MOT) or related
• advanced degree.
• Minimum 10–15 years of engineering experience in the design and development of
• electro-mechanical or electrical/electronic products, preferably wiring devices.
• At least 5 years of engineering management experience with proven engineering
• leadership and team-building skills.
•  Hands-on design experience utilizing CAD tools.

 Knowledge of:

•  Manufacturing techniques (high-volume plastic molding, metal stamping,
• casting).
•  Engineering simulation tools (FEA analysis), materials, manufacturing
• processes, and root cause analysis techniques.
•  Certification standards and certification process (UL, CSA, IEC, NFPA).

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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.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

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.