Engineering Manager

How will you make an impact?

The Site Engineering Manager at Jabil, Inc. will lead and manage the engineering team and all engineering activities at a specific manufacturing site, ensuring operational excellence, continuous improvement, and the successful execution of manufacturing projects.

What will you do?

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Oversee all engineering functions at the site, including process engineering, manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, and product introduction.
• Drive the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and automation to optimize production processes and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., NPI, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain) to ensure seamless product launches and ongoing manufacturing support.
• Manage engineering budgets, resources, and timelines to meet project deliverables and operational goals.
• Develop and implement strategies for process improvement, yield optimization, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and Jabil's internal quality management systems.
• Champion problem-solving initiatives using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma) to address complex technical challenges.
• Prepare and present technical reports, project updates, and performance metrics to senior management.
• Participate in strategic planning and long-range forecasting for site engineering capabilities and needs.

How will you get here?

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required. (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing areas are preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role within a high-volume manufacturing environment is required
• Proven track record of successfully leading engineering teams and managing complex engineering projects, is a must have.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with automated manufacturing processes, robotics, and Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management software and engineering design tools (e.g., CAD).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and globally distributed environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree highly desirable
• Large factory Experience is preferred