Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Electronics & NPI

Jabil; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead and optimize circuit card assembly and electronic manufacturing processes. You will guide NPI, process validation, tooling, and continuous improvement while mentoring manufacturing staff and collaborating with multiple functions to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong knowledge of SMT/TH soldering, IPC standards, and data-driven problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience with SMT and Through-Hole assembly and related tooling.
• Knowledge of IPC-610/J-STD-001 Class 3 quality standards.
• Strong background in process control, DOE, SPC, and Lean methods.

Responsibilities

• Read customer docs, specs, and drawings to define manufacturing requirements; identify risks.
• Design and develop complex manufacturing processes meeting cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Create operator work instructions and validate process tooling and jigs.
• Develop SMT/TH soldering profiles and maintain BOM data.
• Lead NPI activities, DFx reviews, pilot builds, and production release.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to floor, mentor junior staff, and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor metrics (FPY, CRR, cycle time) and lead optimization initiatives.

Skills

Soldering processes

DFM/ DFA reviews

IPC-610/J-STD-001

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Process optimization

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/ mechanical/ electrical engineering

US citizenship

Job description

Jabil in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead and optimize circuit card assembly and electronic manufacturing processes. You will guide NPI, process validation, tooling, and continuous improvement while mentoring manufacturing staff and collaborating with multiple functions to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong knowledge of SMT/TH soldering, IPC standards, and data-driven problem solving.