Industrial Systems Engineer
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. Industrial Systems Engineer – High-Speed Automation & Manufacturing Job Summary We are seeking an Industrial Systems Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, material flow, and labor efficiency in a high-speed automated production environment. This role focuses on line balancing, work cell design, simulation modeling, and continuous improvement to support both automated and manual assembly operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
- 5 years minimum experience and understanding of manufacturing systems, process optimization, and labor analysis
- Experience with data analysis and process improvement techniques
- Ability to develop layouts, workflows, and standardized work instructions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting high-speed automation environments (300+ parts per minute)
- Medical device manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Experience with: Automated material handling systems (AMR, AGV, robotics)
- High-speed vision systems and inspection processes
- Proficiency in FlexSim or similar simulation software
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Responsibilities
- Analyze and optimize production systems supporting high-speed automated assembly assets
- Develop line balance strategies to maximize throughput, efficiency, and resource utilization
- Monitor and improve key metrics such as cycle time, OEE, and labor productivity
- Support and optimize automated material handling systems including robotics, AMRs, AGVs, and conveyor systems
- Improve movement, storage, and retrieval of totes and pallets to reduce bottlenecks and increase system efficiency
- Evaluate plant layouts and material flow to ensure optimal production performance
- Develop and implement efficient work cell layouts for both automated and manual assembly operations
- Define standardized work, ergonomic improvements, and operator efficiency strategies
- Balance labor across manual and semi-automated processes
- Utilize FlexSim software to model production systems, validate capacity, and simulate process improvements
- Perform scenario analysis to support capital investments and layout changes
- Provide data-driven recommendations based on simulation outputs
- Support implementation and improvement of high-speed vision systems for quality inspection applications
- Analyze defect data and collaborate with quality and engineering teams to improve process capability
- Lead and support initiatives using: Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
- Identify waste and inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements
- Drive standardization and best practices across operations
- Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
- Support new product introductions, line transfers, and capacity expansions
- Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
