At Jabil, we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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.
Job Summary
Industrial Engineer SME II will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and managing integrated production and service delivery systems that assure performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence, and cost control within the production site or region. The Industrial Engineer SME II will focus on profitability, effectiveness, adaptability, responsiveness, quality, and the continuous improvement of products and services throughout their life cycles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Project leader & supervisor for site or regional projects—direct and implement challenging projects to eliminate waste through standard Industrial Engineering processes, including complex process simulation, operations research, and business model cost analysis.
- Evaluate large-scale challenges in workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
- Lead and evaluate cross-functional projects with in-depth knowledge of functions outside of Industrial Engineering to optimize large-scale projects.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert in all global & regional IE systems and applications, and IE practices.
- Communicate key Industrial Engineering metrics to regional teams.
- Define and clarify standardization of SAP and Manufacturing Execution System configurations.
- Prepare complex quotes for new large-scale manufacturing projects, including line design, labor, equipment sizing, and infrastructure.
- Support and advise Business Unit Coordinators, Managers, and Site Management on process reliability, profitability, and project assumptions.
- Lead process improvement activities for New Product Introduction.
- Coach, mentor, and train engineers within the IE team and other engineering teams as needed.
- Support and maintain all lower-level IE duties and responsibilities.
- Ensure standardization of Jabil processes across the site in accordance with global, regional, and site directions.
- Develop new IE best practices supported by data to optimize existing practices.
- Support the Lean organization by developing a solid process foundation and data integrity to facilitate process improvements.
- Comply with all procedures within the company security policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Management & Supervisory Responsibilities
Typically reports to management or leadership. Direct supervisor titles include Sr. Manager, Director, VP. This role is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees in terms of hiring, termination, pay decisions, or performance management.
Job Qualifications
Knowledge Requirements
- Understanding and application of industrial engineering tools such as work measurement, simulation, process mapping, facilities and workstation design, operations research, etc.
- Understanding of Jabil’s global strategies and direction.
- Data Science skillsets are preferred.
- Knowledge of site facilities and capabilities related to Jabil strategies.
- Strong financial and analytical skills including P&L, planning, and delivery.
- Proven success in change management, continuous improvements, and cost reduction programs.
- Strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety standards and Quality Systems.
- Proficiency in personal computers, Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, and AutoCAD.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering required.
- MS in Industrial Engineering or MBA preferred.
- Lean Masters Certificate or Six Sigma Silver preferred.
- At least 12 years of work experience with 7 years in industrial engineering or related fields, or equivalent education, training, or experience.