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 general 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.
**SUMMARY**:
Continuously works to improve manufacturing and process engineering core competencies, develops and supports SMT and Through-Hole (TH) assembly processes, and provides engineering support during production and New Product Introductions (NPIs). Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies when selecting methods and techniques to achieve manufacturing, quality, and delivery objectives in an automotive environment.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Other duties may be assigned.
**Manufacturing & Process Development**
- Develop, implement, and optimize **SMT and Through-Hole (TH) assembly processes**for low to high complexity products.
- Lead and support **New Product Introductions (NPIs)**from prototype builds through production ramp-up and mass production.
- Define and review **process flows, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation**to ensure robust and repeatable processes.
- Perform **DFM/DFA reviews**in coordination with Product and Design Engineering.
**Stencil Design & Soldering Processes**
- Lead the **design, review, validation, and optimization of SMT stencils**in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
- Support and optimize soldering processes including **reflow, wave, and selective soldering**.




- Analyze solder defects and drive corrective actions to improve yield and quality.
**Engineering Coordination**
- Coordinate activities across **Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Test, and Production**teams.
- Act as a technical interface with **customers and suppliers**, particularly during NPIs and engineering changes.
- Support engineering builds, pilot runs, and line readiness activities.
**Automotive Compliance & Quality**
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with **automotive industry standards and customer requirements**(e.g., IATF 16949, IPC standards).
- Support **PFMEA, Control Plans, process validation, and PPAP activities**.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies.
**Continuous Improvement & Production Support**
- Provide ongoing **production support**and troubleshooting for SMT and TH processes.
- Drive **continuous improvement initiatives**focused on quality, cost, efficiency, and cycle time.
- Support escalation and crisis situations affecting manufacturing performance.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:
- Bachelor’s degree in **Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering**required.
- **8+ years of experience**in manufacturing or process engineering within an **automotive environment**.
- Strong hands-on experience with **SMT and Through-Hole assembly processes**.




- Proven experience with **stencil design and optimization**.
- Demonstrated experience supporting **NPIs**and product launches.
- Experience coordinating engineering activities across cross-functional teams.
**LANGUAGE SKILLS**:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documentation, customer specifications, and industry standards. Ability to write reports, engineering documentation, and procedures. Ability to effectively present technical information to engineers, managers, customers, and operators.
**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**:
**REASONING ABILITY**:
Ability to define manufacturing and process problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and implement effective solutions. Ability to interpret technical drawings, process documentation, and engineering data.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:
The employee is frequently required to walk on the manufacturing floor and occasionally lift or carry equipment up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision and extensive use of computer monitors.
**TRAVEL**:
Travel may be required for customer support, supplier engagement, training, and NPI support. Travel may be domestic or international.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**:
Primary workstation is located in the office area, with frequent presence on the manufacturing floor. The noise level ranges from low to moderate.
**Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.**
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