Lead Process Engineer

Jabil

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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. Lead Process Engineer How Will You Make an Impact? As a Lead Process Engineer at our St. Petersburg, FL facility, you will lead the technical execution of medical device product introductions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and successful transfer into manufacturing. You will collaborate across R&D, regulatory, manufacturing, planning, procurement, and quality teams to drive engineering excellence, manage risks, and support on-time and compliant product launches. In this role, you’ll mentor engineers, champion best practices, and play a critical part in shaping the success of Jabil’s medical device portfolio. Location: On-site at our St. Petersburg, FL facility, with required travel up to 50% to support product launch activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or related field) required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, including 2–3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven success leading medical device NPI projects and navigating regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with design, prototyping, and testing of medical products.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, PCB design/assembly, and mechanical assembly.
• Expertise in DFx principles and application.
• Knowledge of medical device standards (ISO 13485, IEC 60601, FDA 21 CFR Part 820).
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision‑making skills with an innovative, solution‑oriented approach.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to support on‑site product launch activities.

Nice To Haves

• Medical catheter experience
• Plastic bonding techniques
• Adhesive dispensing
• Laser welding
• UV bonding

Responsibilities

• Lead process development teams to drive the technical execution of product launches, ensuring engineering deliverables meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with R&D, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to integrate engineering requirements seamlessly across all functions.
• Support the design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing deployment of new medical devices in compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA regulations, IEC 60601).
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks throughout the development lifecycle; lead FMEA activities and ensure adherence to DFx principles and manufacturing controls.
• Apply medical compliance processes (IQ, OQ, PQ) and ensure engineering documentation meets regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, CE).
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation including DHF, risk management files, validation protocols, and reports.
• Promote and implement engineering best practices, tools, and processes to drive efficient and effective product development.
• Identify and execute opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 Base Pay Increase
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees