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Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Centralia, MO

Date: Dec 17, 2025

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing processes and improving production efficiency. This position involves assisting in the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting production issues, and contributing to process optimization.

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A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

+ Evaluating manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.

+ Developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.

+ Improving manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

+ Assuring product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

+ Providing manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

+ Preparing product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

+ Providing manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.

+ Managing capital projects from start to completion including writing AFEs (Authority for Expenditure).

+ Lead / Assist in tool design and manufacturing process development.

+ Develop and implement cost saving projects. Participate in Lean events that drive productivity and cost improvement.

+ Lead quality improvement activities including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

+ Work closely with product engineering in product changes/new product introductions.

+ Investigate and implement safety and ergonomic changes in the manufacturing setting.

+ Provide technical support/training to direct labor employees.

What will help you thrive in this role?

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

+ AutoCAD, Inventor and Microsoft Access experience is a plus

+ Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing

+ Knowledge of Lean Practices in a manufacturing environment, along with practical experience, is required

+ Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry/trigonometry

+ Knowledge of Database/Design/Development/Internet and Manufacturing software, including ProE/AutoCad/Microsoft Office

+ Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists along with the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

+ Ability to travel on business related trips as needed

+ Experience in tool design, tool build and modeling

+ 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment

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 Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

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.