Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Jabil; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Chihuahua, Mexico seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the SMT manufacturing engineering department, driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across the line.

The role focuses on development, optimization, and sustainment of SMT processes, leading root-cause analysis and supporting NPI, DFA/DFM collaborations with cross-functional teams to achieve IPC and customer quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SMT manufacturing processes and PCB assembly.
• Experience with SMT equipment and process validation.
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001).
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and sustainment of SMT processes.
• Provide technical leadership for SMT production equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on yields, OEE, cycle time, and defect prevention.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for SMT defects.
• Collaborate with Product, Process, Test, and Quality teams for NPI and DFM/ DFA.
• Review documentation, control plans, PFMEAs and process qualifications.

Skills

SMT manufacturing

PCB assembly

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

NPI support

Data-driven improvement

Quality engineering

Tools

SMT equipment (Screen printers, Pick-and-Place, Reflow Ovens, AOI, SPI)

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.

JOB SUMMARY

Leading the Manufacturing Engineering Department in operating with a high level of efficiency, integrity and enthusiasm, striving to achieve excellence (and avoid mediocrity) in all endeavors. Be a creative and proactive contributor on the management team, focused on continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, optimization, and sustainment of SMT manufacturing processes to ensure quality, productivity, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Provide technical leadership for all SMT production equipment including screen printers, SPI systems, pick-and-place equipment, reflow ovens, AOI systems, and related automation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on SMT yields, first pass quality, OEE, machine utilization, cycle time reduction, and defect prevention.
• Develop, implement, and maintain process controls for solder paste printing, stencil design, component placement, reflow profiling, and inspection methodologies.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for SMT-related defects including solder bridging, insufficient solder, tombstoning, voiding, head-in-pillow, skewed components, and placement inaccuracies.
• Collaborate with Product, Process, Test, and Quality Engineering teams to support NPI introductions, design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and process validation activities.
• Review and approve SMT process documentation, machine programs, work instructions, control plans, PFMEAs, and process qualifications.
• Support capacity planning, equipment selection, technology roadmaps, and capital expenditure projects related to SMT manufacturing.
• Ensure effective management of reflow oven thermal profiles and soldering processes to achieve IPC and customer quality requirements.
• Lead stencil optimization activities including aperture design, stencil thickness selection, solder paste deposition studies, and print process capability improvements.
• Utilize statistical methods and Lean Manufacturing principles to improve SMT process capability and reduce variation.
• Support customer audits and participate in technical discussions related to SMT manufacturing capabilities and process performance.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing processes and PCB assembly operations.
• Expert understanding of solder paste printing processes, stencil design, stencil thickness selection, aperture optimization, and SPI methodologies.
• Experience with SMT equipment including Screen Printers, Pick-and-Place Machines, Reflow Ovens, AOI, SPI, X-Ray Inspection Systems, and supporting automation.
• Strong knowledge of reflow soldering principles, thermal profiling, oven setup, process validation, and solder joint reliability.
• Experience troubleshooting SMT assembly defects and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Working knowledge of PCB fabrication, component packaging technologies, PCB design considerations, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Knowledge of IPC standards including IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, and other industry standards related to electronic assemblies.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Validation, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and transfer of products into high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Ability to analyze process data, identify trends, and implement data-driven improvements to SMT manufacturing performance.
• Strong understanding of electronic manufacturing materials including solder paste, fluxes, stencils, PCB finishes, and component handling requirements.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environments.
• 5+ years of direct experience supporting SMT production processes.
• Previous experience leading Manufacturing Engineering teams supporting high-mix/low-volume and/or high-volume SMT manufacturing operations.
• Experience with NPI, process validation, capacity expansion, and SMT equipment installations.

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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