Jabil
Manufacturing
LeadManufacturingEngineer
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“Lead Manufacturing Engineer at Jabil. Skills: Manufacturing Engineering Leadership, Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement, Team Management, Customer Relationship Management. Leading the Manufacturing Engineering Department. Driving process test optimization, improvement and execution”
What You'll Achieve.
Operating with a high level of efficiency, integrity and enthusiasm; Achieve excellence; Drive process test optimization, improvement and execution to plan; Drive efficiencies in current technical systems; Drive "best in class" engineering solutions; Drive motivation levels; Drive consistency of performance; Drive continuous improvement in areas of cost, quality and delivery; Drive proactive involvement in continuous improvement initiatives; Drive as key focus both the site and global objectives through Focus, commit deliver and Lean deployment
Industry & Context.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; Expert problem solving; Analyze and prioritise areas for Manufacturing Engineering improvement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Expert knowledge of the corporate Manufacturing Engineering environment, Expert knowledge of the internal and external engineering environment, Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public, Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software, Ability to write simple correspondence, Ability to read and understand visual aid, Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions, Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables, Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs
Nice to Have
Knowledge of Jabil’s software packages
What You'll Do.
Leading the Manufacturing Engineering Department
Driving process test optimization
improvement and execution
Leading and managing Manufacturing Engineers and Machine Support Engineers
Coordinating day to day activities in support of the manufacturing plan
Driving efficiencies in current technical systems
Managing the development of new technical systems
Supporting the Engineering Manager in equipment needs evaluation
Supporting the engineering manager with labour forecasting and skills needs
Undertaking technology benchmarking
Leading and Managing the Manufacturing Engineering Function
Individual Performance Management
Team Performance Management
Building and Maintaining effective Customer Relationships
Supporting Business Development
Providing effective tools and evaluation strategies
Providing expert problem solving and customer focused support
Driving the Manufacturing Engineering function to provide improved business solutions
Proactively identifying internal customer needs
Driving continuous improvement in areas of cost
Analyzing and prioritizing areas for Manufacturing Engineering improvement
Creating a continuous improvement culture
Creating vehicles to support multi-disciplined teams
Working with engineering disciplines and manufacturing to establish service level agreements
Driving site and global objectives
Attending and leading in key JOS meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with the Test and Quality Engineering leads; Coordinating day to day activities; Sharing information on the corporate environment; Sharing information on the external environment; Supporting the Engineering Manager; Creating and managing a succession plan; Ensuring an effective forum for the exchange of ideas and information; Facilitating/ Coaching the Manufacturing Engineers and Machine Technicians; Building and Maintains effective Customer Relationships; Supporting Business Development in conjunction with the Engineering Manager and Engineering Leads; Working with engineering disciplines and manufacturing; Supporting multi-disciplined teams at all organizational levels
Communication Scope
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public; Write simple correspondence; Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; Effectively cascade functional / business information and expectations
Process & Methodology
Managing the development of new technical systems, Individual Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Creating and managing a succession plan, Prioritizing areas for Manufacturing Engineering improvement
Full Job Description
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. **JOB SUMMARY** Leading the Manufacturing Engineering Department in operating with a high level of efficiency, integrity and enthusiasm, striving to achieve excellence (and avoid mediocrity) in all endeavors. Be a creative and proactive contributor on the management team, focused on continuous improvement. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** · This role must be viewed as operationally focused working closely with the Test and Quality Engineering leads in tandem with the Manufacturing Shift Lead to drive process test optimization, improvement and execution to plan. · The Manufacturing Engineering Lead shall lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineers and Machine Support Engineers coordinating day to day activities in support of the manufacturing plan. · Display expert knowledge of the corporate Manufacturing Engineering environment. · Share information on the corporate environment with the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) function. · Display expert knowledge of the internal and external engineering environment. · Share information on the external environment with the ME function. · Drive efficiencies in current technical systems. · Manage the development of new technical systems. · Support the Engineering Manager in the evaluation and equipment needs for today and future needs. · Support the engineering manager with labour forecasting and skills needs in line with new business requirements. · Undertake technology benchmarking
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