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.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Manufacturing Engineer at Jabil, you'll have the opportunity to turn engineering concepts into practical improvements on the manufacturing floor. From improving line balance and operator ergonomics to solving process challenges and leading Lean initiatives, your work will have a direct impact on how safely, efficiently, and effectively we manufacture products for our customers.
If you're an engineer who enjoys solving problems, working hands-on with manufacturing teams, and finding better ways to build products and processes, this is an opportunity to continue developing your technical expertise and grow your career with Jabil.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manufacturing & Process Engineering
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to support safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.
- Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and line balancing activities to improve manufacturing efficiency and optimize labor utilization.
- Develop and maintain Standard Work, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Work Instructions to support consistent manufacturing execution.
- Create, review, and improve process flow diagrams and manufacturing process designs.
- Evaluate existing production methods and recommend improvements to tooling, equipment, workflow, layout, and operator processes.
- Support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
- Utilize 2D and 3D CAD software to support manufacturing layouts, tooling concepts, fixtures, and process improvements.
- Support Bills of Material (BOM), manufacturing documentation, and product configuration activities as required.
Lean & Continuous Improvement
- Apply Lean manufacturing principles and methodologies to identify and eliminate waste within manufacturing processes.
- Participate in and lead Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
- Analyze manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to improve process flow, cycle time, labor efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
- Support Standard Work development and implementation across manufacturing operations.
- Collaborate with production teams to identify process constraints and implement sustainable improvements.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by engaging operators, technicians, and cross-functional partners in process improvement activities.
Problem Solving & Quality Support
- Lead and participate in structured problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis activities related to manufacturing and quality concerns.
- Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to investigate process issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
- Support PFMEA and DFMEA activities to identify potential process and product risks and establish appropriate controls.
- Analyze manufacturing data and process performance to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Support corrective and preventive actions by ensuring manufacturing improvements are effectively implemented and sustained.
Manufacturing Design & Optimization
- Support Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities to improve product manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
- Evaluate assembly operations and recommend ergonomic improvements that support employee safety and manufacturing efficiency.
- Support the design, evaluation, and implementation of production tooling, fixtures, equipment, and workstations.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure manufacturing requirements are considered during product and process development.
- Support manufacturing activities involving electrical devices, electronics, mechanical assemblies, and related products as applicable.
Systems & Documentation
- Create, revise, and release manufacturing SOPs, Standard Work Instructions, and other process documentation.
- Maintain accurate engineering and manufacturing information within applicable business systems.
- Utilize SAP ERP or similar ERP systems to support applicable manufacturing and engineering activities.
- Maintain accurate process documentation to support production, training, quality, and audit requirements.
- Utilize applicable Jabil software systems and tools to analyze information and support manufacturing operations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other teams to re