Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Boonton, NJ
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Date: May 5, 2026
Location: Boonton, NJ, US, 07005
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
Hubbell's Boonton, NJ location is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join their leadership team! In this role, you will be eading the Manufacturing Engineering group for the Utility Automation Business Unit supporting electronic circuit board production, electronics system test, large electro-mechanical assembly for medium voltage switchgear products such as Reclosers and Capacitor Switches, and high voltage test operations.
Primary functions include management of approximately 5 direct reports, design and implementation of manufacturing processes, maintaining manufacturing documentation, designing fixtures used in the work cells, and execution of necessary continuous improvement and automation projects for the BU.
A Day In The Life
Work closely with Design Engineering team to design manufacturing processes for the launch of new products and product changes. All aspects of process design, fixture development, work instruction creation must be covered from design to fabrication to implementation
Lead New Product Development activity from a manufacturing standpoint including PFMEA, Quality Control Planning, Measurement Systems design and deployment
Participate in cross-functional design reviews with engineering to ensure manufacturability of all designs
Own raw material, semi-finished material, and finished goods material setup in ERP system: Set up Bills of Material (BOMs), create new part numbers, establish routing instructions etc.
Manage ECOs (Engineering-Change-Orders) and CARs (Corrective Action Requests) and modify respective BOMs, Work Instructions and other documentation to fully implement
Modify standard work instructions and documentation for process and product changes as needed
Design solder temperature profiles and other manufacturing related guidance on reflow oven and selective solder processes
Champion continuous improvement activities to optimize manufacturing processes through Kaizen events and value stream mapping to reduce cycle time and increase efficiency
Drive the principles of lean manufacturing and establish a lean culture to reduce waste and streamline manufacturing processes
Provides hands on configuration/diagnosis/repair of a variety of production equipment. Assess new equipment needs, evaluate vendor proposals, recommend solutions and develop capital requests
Develop and implement ergonomic changes in the manufacturing setting
Collaborate with the Quality Manager to create and maintain Quality Assurance programs throughout the production operation
Initiate and drive Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for process and manufacturing product issues and execute corrective actions
Provide technical support/training to direct labor employees
What will help you thrive in this role?
BS in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or similar
5+ years experience in an Electronics, Electro-Mechanical, or relevant manufacturing environment
Proven track record for handling new product launches through PFMEA assembly line creation, ERP setup work etc.
Proven track record of conceptualizing and implementing Test automation framework on the manufacturing floor to reduce takt times and improve process quality,
Must be fluent with mechanical 3D CAD package.
Must be able to read schematics to troubleshoot board level issues
Experience with Electronics and manufacturing of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Assemblies.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills
An understanding of lean tools and concepts is essential, i.e. time studies, kaizen events, Value Stream Maps, etc
A continuous improvement mindset is critical
Must be familiar with ISO 9000
Fluency in one of the Test Automation framework tools (Python, Selenium, Labview, etc.) is a plus
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.
