Director of Engineering

Jabil; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Jabil seeks a seasoned engineering leader to direct the Mikros Technologies Engineering organization across New Product Design, Development, and Sustaining Engineering. You will shape the engineering strategy, mentor senior leaders, and ensure performance against schedule, cost, and quality targets.

In this role, you will collaborate with Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to align technical execution with business goals, while driving innovation and a strong culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Master’s degree 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the engineering strategy aligned with company goals and growth initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers, technical leads, and engineering staff.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering management

Multidisciplinary teams

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Regulated environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

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.

Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Mikros Technologies Engineering organization, guiding the development of new technologies and products from concept through commercialization while ensuring the long‑term performance and support of released products. Leads a strong team of seasoned engineering leaders of our multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for New Product Design, Product Deployment, Advanced Technology Development, and future Sustaining Engineering, and Engineering Services Groups. Establishes engineering processes, technical standards, and organizational capabilities that enable innovation, product quality, operational excellence, and scalable business growth. Partners closely with Product Management, Factory Enablement, Site Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales to align engineering execution with business objectives and customer needs while developing engineering leaders and fostering a strong culture of teamwork that values technical excellence, innovation, quality, accountability, and customer focus.

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.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in regulated, manufacturing, defense, aerospace, or technology environments preferred.

Key Success Measures

• Achievement of engineering delivery commitments (performance, schedule, quality and cost).
• Employee engagement, retention, and development within the engineering organization.
• Successful execution of strategic engineering initiatives.
• Successful collaboration with management teams across the organization.
• Continuous improvement in productivity, quality and operational performance.
• Customer satisfaction and technical excellence.
• Effective resource utilization and budget management.
• Expert in the engineering discipline and systems which support functional processes.
• Ability to think strategically and develop vision and roadmap for the technical group.
• Proven track record in driving and implementing change to organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.

What can Jabil offer you?

• Medical
• Dental
• Prescription Drug
• Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

Accessibility Accommodation

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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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