Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Jabil • Claremont, NH

46d • Onsite

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. Manufacturing Engineering Manager- The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians to support daily production, improve manufacturing processes, and successfully launch new products into production. This role is highly hands-on and visible on the shop floor, providing technical leadership, prioritization, and coaching while driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The manager ensures manufacturing processes are robust, well-documented, and continuously improving, while developing team capability and maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations. This role is on-site in Claremont, NH Relocation within the US, is available Competitive salary and including bonus opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field, is required
• Strong hands-on manufacturing experience in CNC machining, assembly, brazing, or similar processes is required
• Proven experience leading or managing engineers and/or technicians in a manufacturing environment is required
• Experience with RCCA, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment with frequent prioritization changes
• Deep understanding of GD&T, fixture design, work instruction development, and shop-floor problem solving
• High shop-floor engagement with a bias toward action and real-time problem solving.
• Strong communicator who can translate technical issues into clear priorities and decisions.
• Leads by example with respect to safety, professionalism, and accountability.
• Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information while managing risk appropriately.
• Ability to travel both domestic and International, up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving Lean manufacturing or operational excellence initiatives, and applying Six Sigma methodology is preferred
• Experience supporting NPI and scaling products from prototype to production, is a plus
• Familiarity with CMM inspection, process capability, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on technical work with people leadership is preferred

Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Management Lead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians, setting clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Provide daily direction and escalation support for shop-floor issues, ensuring rapid response and effective problem resolution.
• Build technical depth and versatility within the team through mentoring, training, and standardized best practices.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and career development for engineers and technicians.
• Manufacturing & Shop Floor Support Maintain a strong daily presence on the shop floor to support production, troubleshoot issues, and remove barriers to flow.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are capable, controlled, and supported with clear work instructions and standardized work.
• Guide the team in fixture design (CNC, brazing, assembly), GD&T application, CMM inspection, and process validation
• Ensure preventive maintenance, calibration, and documentation for engineering tools, fixtures, and equipment are executed and tracked
• New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead manufacturing readiness for New Product Introduction, ensuring smooth transitions from development to production.
• Partner with Design Engineering to influence DFM/DFA decisions and ensure manufacturability.
• Oversee high level assembly builds, process development, and early production support during product launches.
• Ensure lessons learned from NPI are captured and incorporated into standard processes.
• Quality Improvement & Problem Solving Own the manufacturing response to quality issues, including containment, Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA), and permanent corrective actions.
• Review and approve process changes, deviations, and corrective actions to ensure long-term robustness.
• Use data-driven analysis to identify trends, prioritize improvement efforts, and support engineering decisions.
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, yield, and cost reduction.
• Lead Kaizen events, line balancing efforts, and process optimization activities.
• Support capital planning, line changes, and equipment moves from concept through process readiness and handoff to production.
• Ensure improvements are documented, standardized, and sustained.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as the primary manufacturing engineering interface to Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering
• Communicate status, risks, and priorities clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
• Align engineering resources to production needs and business priorities.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager