Manufacturing Engineer - SMT & Process Improvement

Jabil; Grantsville (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Jabil in Grantsville, UT seeks an Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production lines, drive continuous improvement, and implement SMT/PCB processes. You will analyze data, lead root cause efforts, and collaborate with Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to enhance yields and throughput.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing environments, and familiarity with SMT/IPC standards. On-site role with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing engineering or related experience.
• Experience in high-volume production environments preferred.
• Experience with SMT processes and electronics manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously balance and optimize line throughput while minimizing changeover downtime through standardization and common setup practices.
• Monitor machine performance data to maximize equipment utilization and reduce scrap.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities through process and system improvements.
• Develop, review, and maintain wave soldering/reflow soldering profiles.
• Ensure process parameters stay within tolerances and meet IPC-A-610 quality requirements.
• Design, procure, and implement tooling including stencils, fixtures, and jigs.
• Coordinate line reconfigurations and equipment moves with cross-functional teams.
• Verify completion of preventive maintenance on manufacturing lines.
• Support NPI activities and process qualification efforts.
• Lead root cause analyses using 5 Why, Fishbone, and DMAIC.
• Develop standard work instructions and process documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and improve yields.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Support ECO implementations and validate process impacts.
• Participate in yield improvement, cycle time reduction, and waste elimination.
• Train operators and technicians on equipment, processes, and best practices.
• Maintain compliance with ESD, environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

ERP/MES basics

Job description

Jabil in Grantsville, UT seeks an Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production lines, drive continuous improvement, and implement SMT/PCB processes. You will analyze data, lead root cause efforts, and collaborate with Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to enhance yields and throughput.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing environments, and familiarity with SMT/IPC standards. On-site role with comprehensive benefits offered.