Operations Configuration Engineer II, MES 4.0
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. As the Operations Configuration Engineer III, MES 4.0, you will support the manufacturing site by implementing manufacturing execution systems configuration (MES 4.0) and label design and validation. You will also exercise and train best practices, configuration techniques, and obtain the best standardized system configuration. This is an onsite role for a new site in the Prince George, Virginia area. Relocation is available. A competitive salary including annual bonus opportunities is offered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in ISS, IT, Information Management, or Engineering Field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years of experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience configuring MES systems (e.g., JEMS, Camstar, FactoryTalk, or similar platforms).
- Experience with label design software such as Loftware (or similar labeling systems).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, routing, and workcell operations.
- Experience with printers, scanners, and barcode technologies in a production environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot MES, labeling, and hardware-related issues on the manufacturing floor.
- Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation, customer specifications, and process requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to train and mentor others on technical processes and system configurations.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be open to relocation to the Prince George, Virginia area.
Responsibilities
- Identify manufacturing line configurations and set up appropriate line machine configuration.
- Add new route steps as requested to ensure appropriate data tracking.
- Configure all new PV routes and revise routes as needed for process changes or revision changes.
- Ensure integrity of configurations.
- Identify and incorporate best practices for system configuration.
- Provide technical support to Workcells and manufacturing for configuration issues in MES.
- Assist with troubleshooting MES configuration issues on the manufacturing floor.
- Interpret customer data and configure a new assembly package by defining necessary quality checkpoints, links, and required tests.
- Identify methods for standardizing configurations and streamlining system configuration processes.
- Assist with value-added analysis and identify methods for eliminating waste in the process.
- Ensure processes delivered to manufacturing are documented and meet 5S requirements before release.
- Provide leadership to the Configuration team on projects or prioritizing work.
- Use Enterprise Manager to support data integrity and system management.
- Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by the supervisor.
- Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
- Interpret customer label specifications and capture basic label configuration information in a reference sheet.
- Develop label designs using Loftware based on requirements outlined in customer documentation.
- Configure and maintain label information and MES Labels.
- Validate label design and quality of printed label.
- Know and understand label nomenclature.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing and Workcell on label print issues or printer malfunctions.
- Assist with setup and troubleshooting for scanners and printers used in manufacturing.
- Develop and maintain training materials for users on label printing and label quality.
- Ensure a robust process for printing and control of printer configuration.
- Maintain inventory and capabilities of printers and scanners used on campus.
- Be knowledgeable about printing technology and scanner technology.
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
- Competitive salary including annual bonus opportunities
- Short-term incentive based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
