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Job Overview Are you ready to lead the charge in innovation and shape the future of our industry? As our New Product Development Manager, you'll spearhead a dynamic team of engineers and lab experts to bring groundbreaking products from concept to reality. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving product innovation from the ground up. With a competitive starting salary and a robust benefits package, we're looking for a visionary leader to help our business reach new heights. #LI-SL1 A Day In The Life • Assure that each NPD projects align with business plan and roll out on time, budget, and meet customer expectations • Lead team to deliver NPD growth by aligning business needs, customer needs, and aligning resources to accomplish projects • Deliver on NPD sales target, not just by developing the product, but also supporting adoption by interfacing with target customers • Lead Design to Value (DtV) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiative for business • Responsible for budget preparation and subsequent control of budget for all assigned functions (NPD, Test Laboratory, Engr Services) • Proactive participation in and contributions to cross-BU innovation projects • Participate in strategic and business planning functions including product strategies, workforce requirements, and expense and capital budget proposals. • Develop, adhere to, and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department such as NPD stage gate process. • Provide oversight for all engineering aspects of new product development. • Keep up-to-date on industry standards, regulatory agency and code requirements (UL, CSA, IEC, ANSI, etc.). • Lead Kaizen events such as Product Line Vision and Design for Lean Sigma events as examples. • Develop business cases for adding new technology, laboratory improvements, and resources • With counterparts in marketing and operations, develop strategic and business plans, establishing plans for new product development, product line extensions, and product line cost reductions (design to value) • Contribute ideas for design projects (both new and revised). • Demonstrate a broad knowledge of processes and develop awareness of all current manufacturing processes. • Interface with customers and provide technical assistance when required, develop familiarity with applicable industry standards, and increase understanding of utility practices. What will help you thrive in this role? • Must have a minimum of 7 years in engineering and project management • Prior experience in leading cross functional teams and managing people • Proven track record successfully managing multiple projects at the same • BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred), MBA is a plus • Project Manager Professional Certification is preferred • CAD/SolidWorks experience in 2d and 3d including rapid prototyping and 3d scanning. Inventor, AutoCAD, and Unigraphics preferred • Must be a good team leader, with experience working with cross functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, operations, etc) • Solid team player who works for advancement of team results, not self-promotion. • Must possess strong written and oral communication skills. • Must have strong organizational skills. • Must possess strong computer skills. • Must be results oriented, with strong motivation to succeed. • Must have proven ability to meet project objectives and time lines. • Strong knowledge of Microsoft project or other project management software 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.

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A Day In The Life
Assure that each NPD projects align with business plan and roll out on time, budget, and meet customer expectations
Lead team to deliver NPD growth by aligning business needs, customer needs, and aligning resources to accomplish projects
Deliver on NPD sales target, not just by developing the product, but also supporting adoption by interfacing with target customers
Lead Design to Value (DtV) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiative for business
Responsible for budget preparation and subsequent control of budget for all assigned functions (NPD, Test Laboratory, Engr Services)
Proactive participation in and contributions to cross-BU innovation projects
Participate in strategic and business planning functions including product strategies, workforce requirements, and expense and capital budget proposals.
Develop, adhere to, and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department such as NPD stage gate process.
Provide oversight for all engineering aspects of new product development.
Keep up-to-date on industry standards, regulatory agency and code requirements (UL, CSA, IEC, ANSI, etc.).
Lead Kaizen events such as Product Line Vision and Design for Lean Sigma events as examples.
Develop business cases for adding new technology, laboratory improvements, and resources
With counterparts in marketing and operations, develop strategic and business plans, establishing plans for new product development, product line extensions, and product line cost reductions (design to value)
Contribute ideas for design projects (both new and revised).
Demonstrate a broad knowledge of processes and develop awareness of all current manufacturing processes.
Interface with customers and provide technical assistance when required, develop familiarity with applicable industry standards, and increase understanding of utility practices.
What will help you thrive in this role?
Must have a minimum of 7 years in engineering and project management
Prior experience in leading cross functional teams and managing people

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BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred), MBA is a plus
Project Manager Professional Certification is preferred
CAD/SolidWorks experience in 2d and 3d including rapid prototyping and 3d scanning. Inventor, AutoCAD, and Unigraphics preferred

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