Quality Technician III

jabil; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Quality Inspector to support root cause analysis, audits, and continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor. The role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and adherence to standard work while collaborating with engineers and operators.

The candidate will participate in QRQC, assist in line balancing, and provide guidance to inspectors and operators to improve product quality and process performance on site in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent is required.
• Experience with Excel, Word, and Jabil systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in root cause analyses to improve quality and efficiency.
• Perform level 1 and 2 LPA audits as needed.
• Support QRQC sessions and line balancing improvements.
• Identify and mentor inspectors and operators for growth.
• Maintain 5S standards and visual workplace cleanliness.
• Communicate issues between operators and management.

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.

Provides leadership, motivation and training to work area by developing team members and helping them meeting the company's goals in terms of quality, schedule, yield and productivity according to procedures. Coordinates day-to-day activities or work area, from start of flow to finish.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in performing root cause analysis and implementing improved processes that will improve metrics (Quality / Efficiency)
• Is able to conduct FAI activities for both server and rack sides of the business
• Completes level 1 and 2 LPA audits
• Provides recommendations to the engineering staff to improve line balancing and optimize machine programs, their set-ups to meet or exceed theoretical product run-rate, and line(s) efficiency
• Understands duties and performance calculation for Server Quality Inspection
• Participates in QRQC sessions per stop line matrix
• Understands duties and performance calculation for Rack Quality, FNI, and OBA
• Able to identify and develop inspectors and operators that have potential for growth in the organization and teach them critical product and process knowledge.
• Conducts purge and hold activities as required to ensure no bad product reaches the customer.
• Ensures standard work is implemented and followed in inspection process
• Actively participation in the manufacturing floor to assure visual standards and implementation of 5S standards
• Identify in real-time, quality issues/defects generated in the manufacturing process and take necessary actions immediately. Provides daily report at end of shift and my represent quality in the CAC meeting
• To serve as a communication link between operators and management.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will report to Quality Manager or Quality Engineer
• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of inspectors, supervisors, managers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil's software packages.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aids / procedures.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Experience must include:
  • General knowledge of electronic component handling.
  • Knowledge of process flows to include flow charts and written processes.
  • Reading, writing and math skills.
  • Working Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Jabil system.
  • Strong interpersonal skills required, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain teamwork.
  • Preferred Quality Inspection Experience

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual