Engineering Manager

Nypro DR; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Prince George, VA is seeking a Site Engineering Manager to lead Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering during the startup of a groundbreaking facility that will produce large‑scale electrical infrastructure and data center equipment.

You will design scalable production systems, establish layouts, staffing plans, and partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Facilities to deliver safe, high‑quality, on‑time performance as the site ramps to full production.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities associated with the startup, commissioning, and ramp-up of the Prince George manufacturing facility.
• Develop manufacturing strategies, equipment plans, facility layouts, and production workflows for large-form-factor product assembly.
• Design and implement material storage, material handling, kitting, point-of-use inventory, and production flow systems.
• Establish manufacturing standards, work instructions, process documentation, PFMEAs, control plans, and training programs.
• Support facility fit-out activities, production equipment installation, acceptance testing, and production readiness reviews.
• Drive manufacturing readiness for new product introduction (NPI) and customer program launches.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering organization.
• Define engineering staffing plans required to support startup, ramp, and long-term operational growth.
• Establish engineering performance metrics and accountability systems.
• Partner with Operations leadership to deliver production, quality, safety, and cost objectives.
• Develop scalable assembly processes for MV/LV electrical systems and high-power assemblies, and optimize workflow.

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.

On-site in Prince George, VA

This is a unique opportunity to help launch and scale a new advanced manufacturing facility producing large-scale electrical infrastructure and data center equipment. Products manufactured at this site will be shipping-container-sized systems weighing more than 50 tons and incorporating Medium Voltage (MV), Low Voltage (LV), power distribution, controls, and complex electrical assemblies.

As a founding member of the factory startup team, you will play a critical role in transforming an empty facility into a world‑class manufacturing operation. The Site Engineering Manager will lead the development of manufacturing systems, production processes, facility layout, equipment deployment, workforce readiness, and operational excellence from the ground up.

This role requires a hands‑on engineering leader with experience supporting factory startups, industrialization of new products, and large‑scale electromechanical manufacturing environments.

How You Will Make an Impact

The Site Engineering Manager will lead Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Industrial Engineering (IE) functions during the launch and ramp‑up of a new manufacturing facility. This leader will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable production systems that deliver world‑class performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.

Working cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, and Customer teams, you will establish the manufacturing foundation required to successfully build complex electrical infrastructure products for hyperscale data center and power customers.

Success in this role requires a combination of startup leadership, manufacturing engineering expertise, operational excellence, and the ability to build high‑performing teams in a fast‑paced growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Factory Startup & Industrialization

• Lead engineering activities associated with the startup, commissioning, and ramp‑up of the Prince George manufacturing facility.
• Develop manufacturing strategies, equipment plans, facility layouts, and production workflows for large‑form‑factor product assembly.
• Design and implement material storage, material handling, kitting, point‑of‑use inventory, and production flow systems.
• Establish manufacturing standards, work instructions, process documentation, PFMEAs, control plans, and training programs.
• Support facility fit‑out activities, production equipment installation, acceptance testing, and production readiness reviews.
• Drive manufacturing readiness for new product introduction (NPI) and customer program launches.

Manufacturing Engineering Leadership

• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering organization.
• Define engineering staffing plans required to support startup, ramp, and long‑term operational growth.
• Establish engineering performance metrics and accountability systems.
• Partner with Operations leadership to deliver production, quality, safety, and cost objectives.

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

• Develop scalable assembly processes for: Medium Voltage (MV) electrical systems Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems High‑power electrical assemblies Panel assembly and integration Point‑to‑point wiring and harnessing Final equipment integration and test
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives focused on productivity, quality, throughput, and cost reduction.
• Implement manufacturing best practices, automation opportunities, and process control strategies.

Facility Design & Manufacturing Systems

• Lead facility layout design, line balancing, workstation development, and manufacturing capacity planning.
• Develop simulation models, staffing plans, throughput analyses, and future‑state manufacturing strategies.
• Support expansion planning and deployment of additional manufacturing capabilities as business grows.
• Ensure manufacturing infrastructure supports current and future customer requirements.

Customer & Business Support

• Support customer engagement activities including factory readiness reviews, manufacturing audits, process demonstrations, and new business pursuits.
• Collaborate with commercial and business development teams to support manufacturing quotations, capacity planning, and operational assessments.
• Serve as the engineering focal point for manufacturing strategy discussions with key customers.