Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Jabil•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Jabil is hiring a technical leader to design, industrialize, validate, and continuously improve large-form mechanical manufacturing processes. The role serves as the Manufacturing Engineering subject matter expert for fastening systems, assembly fixtures, production tooling, mechanical automation, and complex assembly operations. It partners with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and EHS to support new product introduction (NPI), production ramp-up, and sustaining operations. The Lead Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer develops safe, repeatable, and scalable processes for complex mechanical assemblies. The role leads DFM and DFA, PFMEA activities, tooling and fixture development, fastening strategies, process validation, and automation initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, ergonomics, and operational effectiveness. It also provides technical leadership, mentorship, and escalation support across engineering and production teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 7 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience supporting mechanical assembly, industrial equipment, automation, tooling, or related environments.
Demonstrated experience leading DFM/DFA initiatives and manufacturing process optimization projects.
Experience developing and maintaining PFMEA documentation and mechanical risk mitigation plans.
Strong experience interpreting mechanical drawings, GD&T requirements, tolerance stack-up analyses, and complex assembly documentation.
Hands-on expertise with fastening systems, torque-controlled assembly, smart tooling, validation, traceability, and failure analysis.
Experience developing, commissioning, and sustaining manufacturing fixtures, jigs, ergonomic aids, special tooling, and automated or semi-automated assembly equipment.
Experience supporting NPI launches, production ramps, and sustaining manufacturing operations.
Experience leading complex manufacturing projects and providing technical leadership within cross-functional teams.
Advanced knowledge of large-scale mechanical assembly processes and structural integration practices.
Strong understanding of GD&T principles, tolerance analysis, and stack-up risk mitigation.
Expertise in fastening systems, torque strategies, gasket and sealing systems, piping and hose routing, and structural alignment techniques.
In-depth knowledge of torque fundamentals, including clamp load, torque sequencing, thread engagement, joint integrity, and failure prevention.
Hands-on experience with smart torque tools, programming, validation, traceability, and manufacturing integration.
Proficiency with CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
Advanced fixture and tooling design experience, including datum strategies, locating and clamping principles, ergonomics, accessibility, maintainability, and safety considerations.
Strong understanding of mechanical automation, including actuators, end effectors, sensors, machine guarding, process validation, and equipment integration.
Knowledge of mechanical failure modes such as fatigue, vibration, stress concentration, pressure containment, and leak path analysis.
Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and elimination of non-value-added activities.
Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills using methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, and A3.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, capital projects, suppliers, technical reviews, and engineering workstreams simultaneously.
Proven capability to mentor engineers and technicians while driving technical excellence and accountability.
Working knowledge of applicable industry and safety standards, including OSHA, ISO, ASME, and related manufacturing standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting large-form mechanical assemblies and high-mix manufacturing environments.
Experience implementing automation and advanced assembly technologies.
Prior leadership experience directing engineering resources across NPI and production environments.
Experience with production tooling validation, equipment commissioning, and process capability improvement initiatives.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Lead development, review, and maintenance of manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, assembly drawings, exploded views, torque specifications, SOPs, bills of materials, and process flow documents.
Conduct DFM and DFA reviews during NPI to optimize designs for manufacturability, serviceability, ergonomics, and quality.
Develop and maintain PFMEA documentation and structured risk assessments for mechanical assembly processes.
Establish and standardize fastening strategies, including fastener selection, torque methods, tool validation, error-proofing, traceability, and failure prevention.
Analyze tolerance stack-ups and GD&T requirements to prevent assembly fit-up challenges, structural misalignment, and leakage concerns.
Lead design, procurement, commissioning, and lifecycle management of fixtures, jigs, ergonomic aids, lifting devices, poka-yoke systems, and special production tooling.
Convert engineering drawings into operator-friendly manufacturing instructions and standardized assembly procedures.
Optimize mechanical build sequences to improve safety, ergonomics, takt time, and labor efficiency.
Partner with cross-functional teams to implement automation solutions and improve manufacturing flow, station balance, and defect reduction.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting for assembly issues involving fit-up, stress concentration, vibration, leaks, structural integrity, and rework.
Develop equipment specifications, validation plans, and acceptance criteria; support supplier reviews, FAT/SAT activities, installation, and production handoff.
Ensure engineering change control and documentation discipline throughout NPI, ramp, and sustaining phases.
Lead continuous improvement and capital projects focused on tooling upgrades, fastening controls, automation, safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
Identify opportunities to improve product robustness, reduce warranty risk, and lower total cost of ownership.
Mentor manufacturing engineers and technicians and serve as a technical escalation point.
Represent Manufacturing Engineering during leadership reviews, customer discussions, supplier engagements, audits, and technical escalations.