Engineering Manager

Jabil Inc.; Prince George (VA); In loco; USD 116.000 - 208.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Jabil in Prince George, VA seeks a Site Engineering Manager to lead ME and IE during startup and ramp-up of a large-scale manufacturing facility for electrical infrastructure products.

You will shape production systems, layouts, and processes, while building a capable engineering team and partnering with Operations to achieve safety, quality, and cost goals.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or operations engineering experience.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting greenfield factory startups, major facility expansions, or new production launches.
• Experience manufacturing large electromechanical, electrical infrastructure, power distribution, switchgear, data center, industrial equipment, or similar products.

Mansioni

• Lead engineering activities for startup, commissioning, and ramp-up of the Prince George facility.
• Develop manufacturing strategies, equipment plans, facility layouts, and production workflows for large-form-factor product assembly.
• Design and implement material storage, handling, kitting, and flow systems.
• Establish manufacturing standards, work instructions, process documentation, PFMEAs, control plans, and training programs.
• Drive manufacturing readiness for new product introductions and customer program launches.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering organization.
• Define staffing plans and establish engineering performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Develop scalable assembly processes for MV/LV electrical systems and related assemblies.

Conoscenze

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Team Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Qualifications and Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

Experience 10+ years of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or operations engineering experience.

5+ years leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.

Experience supporting greenfield factory startups, major facility expansions, or new production launches.

Experience manufacturing large electromechanical, electrical infrastructure, power distribution, switchgear, data center, industrial equipment, or similar products.

Experience with Medium Voltage (MV), Low Voltage (LV), power systems, electrical integration, or complex assembly operations strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Data Center Infrastructure Manufacturing
• Power Distribution Equipment
• Switchgear / Switchboards
• Modular Data Centers
• Electrical Skids
• Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Generator Systems
• Industrial Power Systems
• Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Deep expertise in Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering principles. Proven success leading factory startup and production ramp activities. Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence methodologies. Experience developing manufacturing processes for complex electrical and electromechanical products. Knowledge of facility layout, material flow, capacity planning, and production system design. Ability to lead through ambiguity and build scalable processes in startup environments. Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership skills. Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management capabilities. Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain engineering talent.

What Can Jabil Offer You?

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and 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

The pay range for this role is $115,500 - $207,900. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.

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.

Accessibility Accommodation

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