Supplier Quality Engineer - Metal Fabrication

Rysein; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave (4 weeks)

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a quality/industrial engineering professional with hands-on metal fabrication experience to evaluate supplier capabilities and drive process improvements. You will review drawings, GD&T, and material specs, inspect welded assemblies, and lead corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 3+ years in quality or manufacturing, experience in welding, stamping, and laser cutting, and the ability to travel to supplier sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related engineering field.
• 3+ years of quality, manufacturing, or supplier quality experience in metal fabrication.
• Hands-on experience with welding inspection, stamping, and laser cutting.
• Ability to interpret drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, and specs.
• Proficient in dimensional inspection equipment and SPC/MSA fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Assess and qualify metal fabrication suppliers (welding, stamping, laser cutting, forming, assembly).
• Conduct supplier process audits of controls, equipment, inspection methods, and quality systems.
• Review drawings and GD&T to identify critical dimensions and functions.
• Inspect welded assemblies for dimensional accuracy and weld quality per drawings.
• Evaluate stamping processes for tooling, burrs, cracks, and springback.
• Assess laser cutting for cut accuracy and edge quality; manage repeatability.
• Develop and review inspection plans, PFMEAs, and process documentation.
• Support PPAP submissions and new product introductions.
• Verify material composition, mechanical properties, and certifications.
• Evaluate coatings and surface finishes against appearance/thickness criteria.
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA using 8D/5 Whys/fishbone.
• Collaborate with sourcing, engineering, and suppliers to improve quality and delivery.
• Track supplier performance and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Industrial engineering

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Supplier quality

GD&T interpretation

Welding inspection

Dimensional inspection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMMs

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a quality or industrial engineering professional with hands-on experience in metal fabrication, welding inspection, metal stamping, and laser cutting. This role will evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, establish quality requirements, and drive process improvements to ensure fabricated metal parts and assemblies meet engineering specifications and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and qualify suppliers for metal fabrication processes, including welding, stamping, laser cutting, forming, and assembly.
• Conduct supplier process audits to evaluate manufacturing controls, equipment capabilities, inspection methods, and quality systems.
• Review engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), material specifications, and customer requirements to identify critical dimensions, features, and functions.
• Inspect welded assemblies for dimensional accuracy, workmanship, weld discontinuities, and conformance to applicable drawings and acceptance criteria.
• Evaluate stamping processes for dimensional consistency, tooling condition, burr control, cracking, springback, and surface defects.
• Assess laser cutting processes for cut accuracy, edge quality, dross, distortion, and repeatability.
• Develop and review inspection plans, control plans, process flow diagrams, and process failure mode and effects analyses (PFMEAs).
• Support new product introduction, first article inspections, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions.
• Verify material composition, mechanical properties, traceability, and supporting material certifications.
• Evaluate paint, coating, plating, and surface finish requirements, including appearance and thickness criteria.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, and fishbone analysis.
• Partner with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to improve quality, process capability, yield, and delivery performance.
• Track supplier performance and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and development plans.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• At least three years of relevant quality, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or supplier quality experience in metal fabrication.
• Practical experience with welding inspection, metal stamping, and laser cutting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, and technical specifications.
• Experience using dimensional inspection equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
• Working knowledge of quality management systems, statistical process control (SPC), measurement system analysis (MSA), and process capability analysis.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work across functions and directly with suppliers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma certification, or equivalent credentials.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, resistance, or robotic welding processes.
• Familiarity with applicable AWS welding codes and nondestructive testing methods.
• Experience with large metal enclosures, cabinets, racks, chassis, or other complex fabricated assemblies.
• Experience leading supplier qualification, supplier development, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, tooling and fixture validation, and design for manufacturability.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel to supplier and manufacturing locations as business needs require.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this role is $79,400 - $142,900. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: November 30, 2026. As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans;
• paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment;
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave;
• in 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly;
• 401(k) retirement plan;
• employee stock purchase plan.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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