About Jabil and our site

At Jabil, we make the world’s best brands better by designing, manufacturing, and delivering end-to-end solutions on a scale. Our Florence, KY site supports high-growth AI and cloud‑infrastructure customers—spanning server and rack integration, and data‑center —where quality, speed, and traceability are essential.

How Will You Make an Impact?

As a senior quality leader at Jabil’s Florence, KY site, you will ensure that advanced server and rack manufacturing operations meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance. Supporting high-growth AI and cloud infrastructure programs, this role drives end-to-end quality across the product lifecycle—from New Product Introduction (NPI) through sustaining production.

You will lead problem-solving, establish robust quality systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact yield, reliability, and customer satisfaction. By partnering cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, you will influence decisions across the full value stream. This is a highly impactful individual contributor role focused on improving quality outcomes in a fast-paced, high-constraint environment.

Location:

On-site at our Florence, KY facility with limited travel (15–20%).

• Lead end-to-end quality ownership across the product lifecycle from NPI through sustaining production.

• Own customer requirement traceability, including BOM, specifications, and incoming quality criteria.

• Maintain and improve ISO 9001:2015 QMS processes, documentation, and audit readiness.

• Drive NPI quality activities including CTQs, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA/GR&R, Cp/Cpk, and FAI.

• Define and enforce incoming inspection criteria for assemblies, including pressure and leak testing standards.

• Develop and implement leak-prevention protocols and cooling system validation processes.

• Audit and validate fluid-handling, cooling, and contamination control processes for compliance and efficiency.

• Establish SPC controls; monitor FPY, DPPM, and quality escapes; drive corrective actions.

• Lead structured problem solving using 8D, A3, and DMAIC methodologies.

• Partner with Supplier Quality to define CTQs, support supplier qualifications, and material handling processes.

• Automate quality data flow and develop dashboards using MES/ERP and BI tools.

• Implement poka-yoke solutions and containment strategies to improve yield and reduce defects.

• Publish procedures and train production teams on quality standards and best practices.

• Translate customer and regulatory requirements into internal documentation and work instructions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Test, Engineering, EHS) to drive performance improvements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

How Will You Get Here?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering within cloud/data center hardware or similar industries. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

• Experience supporting NPI, high-volume manufacturing, and sustaining operations.

• Strong hands-on expertise in PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP/FAI, MSA, SPC, and structured problem-solving (8D, A3, DMAIC).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced analytical and data skills, including proficiency in Excel/Sheets and familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).

• Working knowledge of MES and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders using data-driven insights.

• Strong understanding of quality systems, ISO standards, and audit processes.

• Experience with supplier quality, incoming inspection, and CTQ development.

• Hands-on approach with willingness to work on the production floor.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and training skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Physical ability to work on the production floor and lift up to 25–30 lbs with PPE as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt.

• Experience with APQP/PPAP and supplier development.

• Customer-facing quality experience in high-tech manufacturing environments.

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