Quality Engineer I

Jabil; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Florence, AL, is seeking a Quality Assurance technical support role to assist manufacturing with issues affecting production and drive corrective actions.

Candidates should have foundational knowledge of server and rack manufacturing processes, quality engineering principles, and liquid cooling thermal management technologies, plus exposure to measurement and reliability validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in quality engineering within manufacturing environments is desirable.
• Familiarity with server/rack or data center products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspection (FAI) and review visual aids.
• Conduct defect analysis reporting and MRB on sustained products.
• Participate in CAC meetings to support continuous improvement.
• Execute line and product audits and APQP activities.
• Adhere to safety and security procedures as directed.

Skills

Quality Assurance

APQP

FAI

SPC

Root Cause Analysis

8D / 5 Why

CAPA

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

FAI

Control Plans

PFMEA

Process Flow Diagrams

Root Cause Analysis

8D

5 Why

Fishbone Diagram

CAPA

SPC

Job description

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.

SUMMARY

To assist the Quality Assurance function as technical support in issues affecting manufacturing. To support and drive corrective action efforts.

Preferred candidates will possess foundational knowledge of server and rack manufacturing processes, quality engineering principles, and the thermal management technologies used in liquid-cooled AI and data center infrastructure products. Exposure to fluid systems, pressure testing, leak detection, heat transfer, and reliability validation is highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure capability studies are performed on critical processes.
• Perform first article inspection and review visual aids.
• Perform defect analysis reporting.
• Perform MRB on sustained products.
• Participate in CAC meetings – support continuous improvement.
• Perform line and product audits.
• Assist Quality Engineering in APQP.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry Exposure

• Internship, co-op, academic project, or professional experience supporting server, storage, networking, rack integration, or data center infrastructure products.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments involving electromechanical assemblies, sheet metal fabrication, cable integration, or system-level assembly operations.
• Familiarity with server, rack, or high-performance computing (HPC) products is preferred.

Liquid Cooling and Thermal Management

• Basic understanding of liquid cooling technologies used in AI and data center applications.
• Exposure to fluid systems, coolant distribution, heat exchangers, cold plates, manifolds, pumps, valves, and tubing assemblies.
• Fundamental knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and cooling-system performance concepts.
• Awareness of leak prevention, fluid cleanliness, contamination control, and pressure integrity requirements associated with liquid-cooled products.

Quality and Manufacturing Knowledge

• Understanding of quality engineering tools including:
  • First Article Inspection (FAI)
  • Control Plans
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • PFMEA
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and CAPA processes.
• Ability to interpret basic engineering drawings, mechanical specifications, assembly instructions, and test procedures.

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