Director of Engineering

jabil; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a strategic Engineering Leader to develop and execute the engineering strategy aligned with company growth and goals. You will mentor managers, drive product lifecycle support, and ensure delivery against cost, schedule, and quality targets.

You will lead cross-functional teams, standardize processes, and optimize resources while managing budgets and investments to sustain organizational growth and innovation across hardware manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Technology Management, or MBA/Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the engineering strategy aligned with company goals and growth initiatives.
• Lead engineering managers, technical leads, and staff to build a high-performing organization.
• Oversee product lifecycle support from concept to production and sustainment.
• Establish standardized processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align budgets, resources, and schedules.
• Manage departmental budgets, capital expenditure plans, and cost control.

Skills

Strong technical leadership

Engineering management

Multidisciplinary teams

Program management

Budgeting & cost control

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Technology Management, or Business Administration

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.

What will you do?

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the engineering strategy aligned with company goals and growth initiatives.
• Establish engineering priorities, goals, and performance metrics.
• Guide Engineering Organizational Growth and Product Development Efficiency
• Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
• Support long-term business planning, investment decisions, and organizational growth.

Engineering Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers, technical leads, and engineering staff.
• Build and maintain a high-performing engineering organization focused on collaboration, accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, retention, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Ensure effective allocation of engineering resources across programs and projects.

Product & Program Execution

• Oversee engineering support throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through prototype, production and sustainment.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet technical, schedule, cost, quality, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Program Management to identify and mitigate technical and execution risks.
• Support proposal development, customer engagements, and technical reviews as needed.

Operational Excellence

• Establish and standardize engineering processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, innovation, and cost reduction.
• Develop and monitor key engineering performance indicators and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with manufacturing, operations, quality, supply chain, and business development teams to achieve organizational objectives.
• Build strong relationships with customers and external stakeholders.
• Communicate engineering performance, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage departmental budgets and capital expenditure plans.
• Monitor engineering costs and resource utilization.
• Support business cases for investments in technology, equipment, and personnel.

How will you get here?

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Technology Management, or Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Experience leading engineering organizations within hardware manufacturing, technology, defense, or industrial environments, with materials or metallurgy experience preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering complex programs and organizational results, with a priority on team development.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical leadership and engineering management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience managing complex projects, programs, and product development efforts.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and resource planning.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
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