Engineering Jobs in Sophia Randolph County, NC

Job Overview

The Associate Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing product line strategies to grow the Hubbell Industrial Controls brand. This role requires strategic thinking to identify new markets and product opportunities. The PM will collaborate with end users, representative agents, regional managers, customer partners, internal departments, and executive leadership. Additionally, the PM oversees pricing and margin activities and works closely with the Sales Team to exceed profitability and revenue objectives for assigned product lines.

A Day In The Life

• Develop and execute product line strategy and marketing activities.
• Assist customers, reps, and internal teams with competitor product cross-referencing.
• Interface with customers to resolve issues and respond to product application inquiries and conduct voice of customer feedback
• Support the business team in developing sales tools to capture new business.
• Collaborate with Sales Team to develop and manage channel and partner strategies and programs.
• Attend relevant trade shows to promote product lines and generate sales leads
• Support internal and external customer training
• Oversee all product marketing activities, including product launches, sales training, presentations, competitive analysis, and general sales support.
• Collaborate with the Digital Resource Team to maintain and update the website.
• Identify marketing opportunities and partner with Marketing on execution.
• Coordinate proposed changes to the product line (enhancements, obsolescence, etc.) while being cognizant of the needs of the customer and the business.
• Work closely with Operations to achieve service, inventory, and quality objectives, ensuring industry-leading service levels across all channels.
• Drive overall cost and margin enhancement for assigned product lines.
• Define and supervise pricing to drive profitability and achieve sales goals.
• Have technical expertise of the products in the assigned portfolio.
• Develop and bring new products to market by leading multi disciplined resources within a New Product Development lifecycle.
• Perform Market Research to understand market position and in order to build a portfolio strategy: new products, technical enhancements, competitive SWOT, pricing strategies, marketing.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field (electronics, communications, software) with demonstrated success defining technical products or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in Product Management within the electrical or similar industry, preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sales or customer facing experience
• SAP experience, preferred
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Comfortable speaking with customers and presenting to large groups.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.
• Self-starter with adaptability to fast-paced environments and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.