JOB SUMMARY

Leading the Manufacturing Engineering Department in operating with a high level of efficiency, integrity and enthusiasm, striving to achieve excellence in all endeavors. Be a creative and proactive team leader, focused on continuous improvement. Providing guidance and training to less-experienced engineers and to engineering techs. Overseeing plant-wide improvement projects and ensuring best practices are shared and implemented amongst the different Work cell Manufacturing Engineer’s.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This role must be viewed as operationally focused working closely with the Test and Quality Engineering departments in tandem with the Manufacturing Leads to drive process & test optimization, improvement and execution to plan.

• The Manufacturing Engineering lead shall lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineers coordinating day to day activities in support of the manufacturing plan.

• The Manufacturing Engineering lead will work with the Machine Support Supervisor to develop the engineering skillset of the Manufacturing Engineering Technicians.

• Support the Engineering Manager in the evaluation and equipment needs for today and future needs.

• Support the Engineering Manager with labor forecasting and skills needs in line with new business requirements.

• Undertake technology benchmarking and drive “best in class” engineering solutions.

• Monitor key metrics such as Customer Return Rate (CRR), First Pass Yield (FPY), and Scrap and provide improvement plans to keep metrics above goal.

• Provide input on creative ways to reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems.

• Provide guidance, assistance and / or training to the Manufacturing Engineers and Manufacturing Engineering Technicians.

• Encourage open communication and exchange of information within the M.E. department and between the various support groups

Individual Performance Management:

• Identify training/development needs on an ongoing basis

• Define individual development plans for Manufacturing Engineers as required

• Provide 1 on 1 coaching to facilitate individual excellence

• Effectively prepare for and perform informal 1 to 1’s and assist in annual appraisals

• Review performance metrics and progress continuously

Team Performance Management:

• Drive a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement throughout the Manufacturing Engineering function

• Drive motivation levels within the Manufacturing Engineering Function

• Drive consistency of approach and performance

• Ensure that an effective forum for the exchange of ideas and information exists within the Manufacturing Engineering function

• Facilitate/Coach the Manufacturing Engineers and Machine Technicians with regards to their roles and responsibilities within the team.

Internal Customer:

• Drive “internal customer focus” mindset within Engineering teams

• Effectively cascade functional/business information and expectations.

• Drive continuous improvement in areas of cost, quality and delivery

• Analyze and prioritize areas for manufacturing Engineering improvement e.g. machine uptime, efficiency, and quality improvements

• Create a continuous improvement culture throughout the Manufacturing Engineering team

• Drive as a key focus both the site and global objectives

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.

• Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) with suppliers, customers, peers, and direct-labor manufacturing personnel.

• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ

• Ability to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.

• Ability to give constructive feedback, motivate and empower others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven track record in Engineering/Degree in Engineering preferred

• Travel requirements: Domestic and/or Global, up to 25%

• 5-8 years prior Manufacturing/Process or Industrial Engineering experience in Electronics Manufacturing including:

• Demonstrated knowledge of components, printed circuit boards, and chemistries used in electronics manufacturing.

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement processes related to relevant electronics manufacturing technology

• Demonstrated knowledge of IPC-610/J-STD-001 requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of labor capacity, quoting and efficiency.

• Demonstrated history of driving process improvement, innovation, and departmental excellence

• Demonstrated performance in a leadership role with direct reports

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