Sr. Manufacturing Engineer SME

Jabil • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer SME leads and advances Large Form Assembly (LFA) mechanical manufacturing operations by designing, sustaining, and optimizing mechanical assembly processes. As the mechanical manufacturing subject matter expert, this role ensures structural integrity, production readiness, and process robustness through new product introduction (NPI), production ramp, and sustaining phases. The position drives design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA), PFMEA development, mechanical risk assessments, process validation, and continuous improvement to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The role develops scalable, repeatable, high-quality processes for complex mechanical assemblies. It provides technical leadership and collaborates across functions to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce risk, enhance product reliability, and support product launches and ongoing production. The engineer also mentors and serves as an escalation point for engineers, technicians, and manufacturing teams, while maintaining controlled documentation and supporting applicable engineering and manufacturing standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in mechanical manufacturing, industrial equipment assembly, or a related engineering environment.
• Proven experience leading DFM/DFA initiatives and manufacturing process optimization projects.
• Experience developing and maintaining PFMEA documentation and mechanical risk-mitigation strategies.
• Strong experience reading, interpreting, and reviewing mechanical drawings, GD&T requirements, tolerance stack-ups, and complex assembly prints.
• Hands-on experience with structural assemblies, piping and hose routing, pressure interfaces, fastening systems, and torque-controlled assembly processes.
• Experience developing manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, standard work instructions, visual aids, and operator training materials.
• Experience supporting NPI launches, production ramp activities, and sustaining manufacturing operations.
• Experience with MES to support production traceability, electronic work instructions, process control, quality-data collection, genealogy tracking, and manufacturing-system integration.
• Experience using MES platforms to drive process standardization, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of applicable mechanical, quality, and safety standards, including OSHA, ISO, ASME, and pressure- and torque-related safety practices.
• Advanced understanding of large-form mechanical assembly methods and structural integration practices.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T application, tolerance analysis, and stack-up risk prevention in high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in fastener selection, torque strategies and validation, gasket and sealing systems, hose and piping routing, and structural alignment techniques.
• Strong understanding of torque and fastener fundamentals, including clamp load, thread engagement, torque sequencing, joint integrity, and failure prevention.
• Hands-on experience with smart torque tools, including setup, programming, validation, traceability, and data collection.
• Experience creating and maintaining engineering documentation using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or similar CAD platforms.
• Familiarity with lifting strategies, fixturing, assembly aids, and ergonomic risk-reduction techniques.
• Experience supporting mechanical kitting strategies to improve material readiness and line-side efficiency.
• Understanding of mechanical failure modes, including vibration, fatigue, stress concentration, leakage paths, and pressure-containment risks.
• Working knowledge of MES, including production tracking, electronic travelers, work-instruction deployment, quality-management integration, nonconformance management, and process monitoring.
• Strong root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills using methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, and A3.
• Ability to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills in cross-functional manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while providing technical leadership across programs and operations.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting large-form assembly, industrial equipment manufacturing, data center infrastructure, energy systems, or similar complex mechanical products.
• Experience with MES platforms such as Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, SAP ME/MII, Critical Manufacturing, or equivalent systems.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience supporting highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and control of mechanical manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, assembly drawings, exploded views, torque specifications, SOPs, Bills of Materials, and process-flow documentation.
• Conduct DFM and DFA reviews during NPI to optimize designs for manufacturability, serviceability, ergonomics, and defect prevention.
• Develop, maintain, and update PFMEA documentation and structured mechanical assembly risk assessments.
• Define and standardize mechanical assembly methods, including fastening strategies, torque validation, gasket and sealing interfaces, alignment techniques, and workmanship standards.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analyses to prevent fit-up issues, interference, leakage paths, and structural misalignment.
• Lead installation and assembly strategies for frames, enclosures, heat exchangers, piping, hoses, brackets, structural supports, and lifting interfaces.
• Translate complex engineering drawings into production-ready work instructions for operators with varying skill levels.
• Develop and optimize build sequences to improve safety, ergonomics, takt-time alignment, and Overall Labor Efficiency (OLE).
• Collaborate with Industrial, Electrical, Controls, Quality, and Test Engineering teams to improve assembly flow and reduce defects.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and hands-on support for mechanical build issues, including structural, vibration, leak, and fit-up concerns.
• Support equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT execution, and manufacturing-readiness activities.
• Ensure engineering change control and ECN discipline through NPI, ramp-up, and sustaining production.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on quality, reliability, safety, cost reduction, and process standardization.
• Identify opportunities to improve product robustness, minimize warranty risk, and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Serve as a technical mentor and escalation point for engineers, technicians, and manufacturing teams.
• Maintain controlled mechanical documentation and support compliance with applicable engineering and manufacturing standards.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and contribute to large-scale assembly operations.
• Collaborative environment where diverse ideas are valued.
• Career growth supported through mentorship, continuous learning, and hands-on project leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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