Quality Startup Lead for Large-Form Equipment

jabil; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is establishing a new manufacturing startup in Prince George, VA, and seeks a Quality Leadership professional to build the operations, train staff, and establish processes from the ground up.

You will lead quality inspections, audits, and root-cause actions, partnering with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure top-notch product quality for large form-factor equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Inspection, or Operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or supervising employees is required.
• Experience supporting electronics assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, electrical systems, or power distribution equipment is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a startup manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience working with large form-factor products, industrial equipment, switchgear, power systems, heavy manufacturing, or complex assemblies is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Inspectors, Quality Technicians, Packout, and Final Inspection personnel to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Supervise daily inspection and audit activities to ensure compliance with customer specifications, engineering requirements, and quality standards.
• Establish staffing plans, training programs, qualification requirements, and work schedules to support operational needs.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through performance management, feedback, training, and career development activities.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions to improve performance and reduce defects.
• Lead root cause analysis, containment, corrective action, and problem-solving efforts for quality issues, customer concerns, and process failures.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality Engineering teams to resolve quality-related issues and improve process performance.
• Manage inspection throughput and quality resources to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Perform process audits and oversee Final Inspection activities to ensure products meet customer requirements and quality standards prior to shipment.
• Ensure effective control of nonconforming material, including segregation, containment, disposition support, and corrective action follow-up.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, operational excellence, and defect reduction.
• Assist with startup activities including process development, workforce onboarding, work instructions, quality controls, inspection processes, and training programs.
• Promote compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality inspection

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jabil is establishing a new manufacturing startup in Prince George, VA, and seeks a Quality Leadership professional to build the operations, train staff, and establish processes from the ground up.

You will lead quality inspections, audits, and root-cause actions, partnering with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure top-notch product quality for large form-factor equipment.