Industrial Engineer I - Server Assembly (Night Shift - 402)
About The Position
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. The Industrial Engineer supports manufacturing sustainment operations and new product introductions (NPI) for advanced AI/ML and GPU-accelerated server rack platforms. This role is responsible for optimizing production systems to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and scalability objectives are achieved. The position plays a critical role in production ramp readiness, time standard integrity, capacity modeling, layout optimization, and continuous improvement execution within a high-complexity, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is part of the core team launching new manufacturing technologies at our production facility in Florence, KY. It is a fully on-site role, and relocation assistance may be available for candidates who reside more than 50 miles from the Florence area. The ideal candidate has experience supporting the assembly, testing, and integration of complex electronic hardware systems in a manufacturing environment. This is a junior individual contributor position requiring strong cross-functional collaboration in a high-constraint environment to deliver data-driven process improvements. SHIFT / SCHEDULE: The Industrial Engineer is required to work 12-hour shifts, on the following schedule: Shift 402: (nights) 6:00PM to 6:00AM, Sunday through Tuesday every week and Sunday through Wednesday every other week. For example: 36 hours on week 1 (Sunday - Tuesday), 48 hours on week 2 (Sunday - Wednesday), 36 hours week 3, etc. Occasional overtime may be required, depending on business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 1-2 years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience performing time studies, capacity modeling, and production flow optimization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working in cross-functional production environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting the assembly, testing, and integration of complex electronic hardware infrastructure.
- Experience in high-volume or high-complexity NPI ramp environments.
- Familiarity with MES systems and ERP platforms (SAP preferred).
- Experience with manufacturing simulation tools or advanced data modeling.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt preferred).
- AutoCAD or layout modeling experience.
Responsibilities
- Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Test Engineering to accelerate new product introductions (NPI) and ensure manufacturing readiness.
- Develop and validate time standards, labor models, and capacity plans to support production ramp and long-term scalability.
- Define workstation requirements, material flow strategies, tooling needs, and shop-floor system configuration (MES/iFactory).
- Support NPI builds, identify bottlenecks, and implement structured corrective actions to improve yield and throughput.
- Conduct time studies and work measurement analysis; maintain accurate and sustainable time standard databases.
- Monitor and improve key operational metrics, including UPH, WIP, lead time, FPY, rework rates, and labor efficiency.
- Lead layout improvements, line balancing efforts, and material handling optimization initiatives.
- Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, and visual management systems.
- Perform root cause analysis and drive sustainable corrective actions using Lean methodologies (DMAIC, 5-Why, Kaizen).
- Ensure data alignment and configuration accuracy across ERP and manufacturing execution systems (SAP, MES, iFactory).
- Build analytical tools (Excel models, dashboards, and simulations) to support data-driven decision-making.
- Assist in scoping capital equipment needs, developing business justifications, and supporting vendor engagement through implementation.
- Support layout modeling and infrastructure planning for new production lines or facility expansions.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
