Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Jabil•Tampa, FL

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. JOB SUMMARY Leading the Manufacturing Engineering Department in operating with a high level of efficiency, integrity and enthusiasm, striving to achieve excellence in all endeavors. Be a creative and proactive team leader, focused on continuous improvement. Providing guidance and training to less-experienced engineers and to engineering techs. Overseeing plant-wide improvement projects and ensuring best practices are shared and implemented amongst the different Work cell Manufacturing Engineer’s. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This role must be viewed as operationally focused working closely with the Test and Quality Engineering departments in tandem with the Manufacturing Leads to drive process & test optimization, improvement and execution to plan. The Manufacturing Engineering lead shall lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineers coordinating day to day activities in support of the manufacturing plan. The Manufacturing Engineering lead will work with the Machine Support Supervisor to develop the engineering skillset of the Manufacturing Engineering Technicians. Support the Engineering Manager in the evaluation and equipment needs for today and future needs. Support the Engineering Manager with labor forecasting and skills needs in line with new business requirements. Undertake technology benchmarking and drive “best in class” engineering solutions. Monitor key metrics such as Customer Return Rate (CRR), First Pass Yield (FPY), and Scrap and provide improvement plans to keep metrics above goal. Provide input on creative ways to reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems. Provide guidance, assistance and / or training to the Manufacturing Engineers and Manufacturing Engineering Technicians. Encourage open communication and exchange of information within the M.E. department and between the various support groups Individual Performance Management: Identify training/development needs on an ongoing basis Define individual development plans for Manufacturing Engineers as required Provide 1 on 1 coaching to facilitate individual excellence Effectively prepare for and perform informal 1 to 1’s and assist in annual appraisals Review performance metrics and progress continuously Team Performance Management: Drive a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement throughout the Manufacturing Engineering function Drive motivation levels within the Manufacturing Engineering Function Drive consistency of approach and performance Ensure that an effective forum for the exchange of ideas and information exists within the Manufacturing Engineering function Facilitate/Coach the Manufacturing Engineers and Machine Technicians with regards to their roles and responsibilities within the team. Internal Customer: Drive “internal customer focus” mindset within Engineering teams Effectively cascade functional/business information and expectations. Drive continuous improvement in areas of cost, quality and delivery Analyze and prioritize areas for manufacturing Engineering improvement e.g. machine uptime, efficiency, and quality improvements Create a continuous improvement culture throughout the Manufacturing Engineering team Drive as a key focus both the site and global objectives

Requirements

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.
Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) with suppliers, customers, peers, and direct-labor manufacturing personnel.
Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ
Ability to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
Ability to give constructive feedback, motivate and empower others.
Proven track record in Engineering/Degree in Engineering preferred
5-8 years prior Manufacturing/Process or Industrial Engineering experience in Electronics Manufacturing including:
Demonstrated knowledge of components, printed circuit boards, and chemistries used in electronics manufacturing.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement processes related to relevant electronics manufacturing technology
Demonstrated knowledge of IPC-610/J-STD-001 requirements
Demonstrated understanding of labor capacity, quoting and efficiency.
Demonstrated history of driving process improvement, innovation, and departmental excellence
Demonstrated performance in a leadership role with direct reports

Responsibilities

Leading the Manufacturing Engineering Department in operating with a high level of efficiency, integrity and enthusiasm, striving to achieve excellence in all endeavors.
Be a creative and proactive team leader, focused on continuous improvement.
Providing guidance and training to less-experienced engineers and to engineering techs.
Overseeing plant-wide improvement projects and ensuring best practices are shared and implemented amongst the different Work cell Manufacturing Engineer’s.
This role must be viewed as operationally focused working closely with the Test and Quality Engineering departments in tandem with the Manufacturing Leads to drive process & test optimization, improvement and execution to plan.
The Manufacturing Engineering lead shall lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineers coordinating day to day activities in support of the manufacturing plan.
The Manufacturing Engineering lead will work with the Machine Support Supervisor to develop the engineering skillset of the Manufacturing Engineering Technicians.
Support the Engineering Manager in the evaluation and equipment needs for today and future needs.
Support the Engineering Manager with labor forecasting and skills needs in line with new business requirements.
Undertake technology benchmarking and drive “best in class” engineering solutions.
Monitor key metrics such as Customer Return Rate (CRR), First Pass Yield (FPY), and Scrap and provide improvement plans to keep metrics above goal.
Provide input on creative ways to reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems.
Provide guidance, assistance and / or training to the Manufacturing Engineers and Manufacturing Engineering Technicians.
Encourage open communication and exchange of information within the M.E. department and between the various support groups
Identify training/development needs on an ongoing basis
Define individual development plans for Manufacturing Engineers as required
Provide 1 on 1 coaching to facilitate individual excellence
Effectively prepare for and perform informal 1 to 1’s and assist in annual appraisals
Review performance metrics and progress continuously
Drive a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement throughout the Manufacturing Engineering function
Drive motivation levels within the Manufacturing Engineering Function
Drive consistency of approach and performance
Ensure that an effective forum for the exchange of ideas and information exists within the Manufacturing Engineering function
Facilitate/Coach the Manufacturing Engineers and Machine Technicians with regards to their roles and responsibilities within the team.
Drive “internal customer focus” mindset within Engineering teams
Effectively cascade functional/business information and expectations.
Drive continuous improvement in areas of cost, quality and delivery
Analyze and prioritize areas for manufacturing Engineering improvement e.g. machine uptime, efficiency, and quality improvements
Create a continuous improvement culture throughout the Manufacturing Engineering team
Drive as a key focus both the site and global objectives