Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a senior-level Manufacturing Engineering leader to drive site technology for manufacturing processes across production lines. You will lead a large engineering team, implement industrial engineering strategies, and optimize methods for efficiency and quality.

The role requires strong leadership, change management, and a track record in SMT processes. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring health and safety, cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with SMT technical processes (screen printing, reflow oven, selective solder, conformal coating).
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and industrial engineering philosophies and processes.
• Proven communication, leadership, business analysis, process development, administration and change management experience.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site technology function for manufacturing processes and systems.
• Develop and implement site and global manufacturing and industrial engineering strategies.
• Establish optimized manufacturing methods and processes for production lines.
• Lead and motivate a large group of engineering staff.
• Coach and mentor engineering staff and manage succession plans.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing consistently throughout the campus.
• Share best practices across Jabil facilities.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, quality, and security procedures.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Development

Data Analysis

Leadership Experience

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

• Lead the site technology function for Jabil’s manufacturing processes and systems
• Support Operations’ business development efforts with current and potential customers
• Develop and implement site and global manufacturing and industrial engineering strategies
• Establish optimized manufacturing methods and processes for production lines
• Lead and motivate a large group of engineering staff
• Review utilization of equipment, production methods, equipment layout, personnel, and material flow
• Recruit, interview, and hire Industrial, Process, Manufacturing, and Project Engineers
• Coach and mentor engineering staff and manage succession plans
• Establish measurable goals, evaluate performance, and drive continuous improvement
• Coordinate large teams during crises and manage recognition and rewards
• Define and execute engineering strategies aligned with campus and corporate direction
• Provide strategy execution updates to business and workcell managers
• Manage technical support for global growth strategy as needed
• Reduce costs by streamlining processes, eliminating non-value-added activities, and re-engineering systems
• Prepare departmental forecasts and analyze trends
• Anticipate headcount requirements based on open bays and projected business
• Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting, metrics management, and improved data gathering
• Prepare quotes for new and potential customers
• Forecast technical trends and support supplier technology roadmaps
• Verify reconfiguration requirements and monitor line moves
• Lead equipment evaluations and ensure measurement criteria meet site requirements
• Develop processes supporting expanding customer requirements and product densification
• Assist Project and Design Engineers with Design for Manufacturability issues
• Establish measurement systems and implement best-in-field practices
• Support troubled workcells and product launches
• Share best practices across Jabil facilities
• Ensure adherence to company policies, health and safety, quality, and security procedures
• Drive Lean Manufacturing consistently throughout the campus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience with SMT technical processes, including screen printing, reflow oven, selective solder, and conformal coating
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and industrial engineering philosophies and processes
• Proven communication, leadership, business analysis, process development, administration, and change management experience
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading manufacturing processes and systems, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and effective team management. Capable of developing and implementing engineering strategies that align with corporate goals while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Lean Manufacturing
• SMT Technical Processes
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Leadership Experience
• Process Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Manufacturing Processes
• Industrial Engineering
• Process Development
• Data Analysis
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• Equipment Utilization
• Trend Reporting
• Design for Manufacturability
• Performance Evaluation
• Continuous Improvement

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Leadership
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Change Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

• SMT
• Screen Printing
• Reflow Oven
• Selective Solder
• Conformal Coating
• Manufacturing Philosophy
• Engineering Strategies
• Production Lines
• Material Flow
• Health and Safety