Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Jabil; Ranjangaon; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil, a global engineering and manufacturing solutions provider, is seeking a quality and process-focused professional to monitor line performance and drive improvements. You will analyze data, support continuous improvement, and ensure soldering and assembly processes meet IPC-610B requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with tool design, maintenance, and operations to optimize throughput and reduce waste across lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 1–2 years related experience.
• Knowledge of soldering processes and IPC-610B standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality and efficiency performance for assigned manufacturing lines.
• Drive continuous improvement through process development and root-cause analysis.
• Utilize data from CIQ, TARS and other sources as appropriate.
• Balance and optimize line throughput; minimize changeover downtime.
• Maximize machine utilization and minimize scrap from machine data.
• Propose cost-reduction ideas by streamlining processes and systems.
• Design and procure production tooling like stencils, fixtures, and jigs.
• Coordinate line reconfigurations and machine moves with support groups.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is performed as scheduled.
• Maintain safety and security procedures within the department.

Skills

Data analysis

CI / quality

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Wave soldering

Stencils

Fixtures and jigs

IPC-610B

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

SUMMARY

Monitor the quality and efficiency performance for assigned manufacturing line(s). Drive continuous improvement through process development, root cause analysis and systematic problem solving; utilize data from CIQ, TARS and other sources as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continually strive to balance and optimize line throughput, including efforts to minimize changeover downtime (i.e. common set-ups).
• Monitor machine management data in order to maximize utilization and minimize machine-generated scrap.
• Provide input on creative ways to reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems.
• Create and maintain wave and reflow soldering profiles.
• Ensure that process parameters are within acceptable tolerances for products and components, and result in solder quality that meets IPC-610B requirements (or other applicable standard).
• Design and / or procure production tooling, including stencils, vacuum plates, wave solder pallets and product-specific fixtures and jigs.
• Coordinate line reconfigurations and machine move activities, including equipment arrival, positioning and installation, and scheduling of support groups (Machine Support, Facilities, MIS, etc.) using the approved communication process.
• Verify that machine maintenance is performed as scheduled on assigned line(s).
• Encourage open communication and exchange of information within the M.E. department and between the various support groups.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree preferred; and one to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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