Jabil
Manufacturing
Sr.PrincipalRackDevelopmentManager
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“Sr. Principal Rack Development Manager at Jabil. Skills: Rack development, System architecture, Customer engagement, Program management. Lead architecture, integration, and strategic direction of server. Serve as senior technical authority”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Corrective actions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field, Minimum of 10 years’ experience in engineering, systems integration, or data center hardware design, Minimum of 3 years’ rack-level solution design and integration experience, Minimum of 3 years’ switch/server experience, Proven ability to drive development and execution of complex rack solutions, Demonstrated experience working directly with customers, background in program execution, understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategies, and program management, Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing
Nice to Have
Familiarity with industry standards (EIA, ORV3, OCP), Familiarity with global power architectures
What You'll Do.
and strategic direction of server
Serve as senior technical authority
Translate customer requirements into scalable
Operate at intersection of engineering
Drive end-to-end rack architecture across mechanical
Serve as lead architect and development manager for
Own system-level design decisions across mechanical
Lead customer-facing technical engagements from RFI/RFQ to first
Conduct design reviews
Lead trade-off discussions
Engage in executive-level conversations
Translate ambiguous or evolving customer requirements into clear
Ensure alignment between customer expectations and engineering execution
Manage customer expectations
Push back when requirements introduce risk or inefficiency
Address technical and cost-related questions
Drive cross-functional alignment across all departments
Ensure cohesive solution development
Own rack-level architecture
Provide deep technical guidance on rack infrastructure
Oversee architecture decisions impacting performance
Drive program execution from concept through production
Ensure schedules are clearly defined
Apply program management discipline
Escalate issues proactively
Hold cross-functional teams accountable to commitments
Drive readiness support calls internally
Ensure all systems are operable together
Refine designs based on deployment feedback and operational
Collaborate with compliance and certification teams
Ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements
Mentor and guide engineers across disciplines
Establish best practices in rack system architecture and
Understand rack installation constraints
Understand maintenance access
Understand serviceability in rack mechanical infrastructure
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional alignment; Partner with customers; Partner with internal stakeholders; Collaborate with compliance teams; Collaborate with certification teams; Mentor and guide engineers
Communication Scope
Customer-facing technical engagements; Executive-level conversations; Technical and commercially sensitive environments; Presenting
Process & Methodology
Program execution, Schedule ownership, Risk management, Milestone definition, Issue escalation, Accountability
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. **How will you make an impact?** * We are seeking a highly skilled, technically authoritative and customer-facing **Sr. Principal Rack Development Manager** within the **Intelligent Infrastructure Segment** to lead the architecture, integration, and strategic direction of advanced air and liquid-cooled server and network rack solutions for large-scale hyperscale deployments. * This role will serve as the senior technical authority responsible for translating customer requirements into scalable, manufacturable, and commercially viable rack systems. * As the **Sr. Principal Rack Development Manager, you** will operate at the intersection of engineering, customer engagement, and program execution – driving end-to-end rack architecture across mechanical, power, thermal, electrical, and software domains. * Success in this role requires deep technical expertise, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead complex programs while influencing both internal and external stakeholders. **What will you do?** * Serve as the lead architect and development manager for complex rack-level solutions, owning system-level design decisions across mechanical, electrical, power, thermal, networking, and software integration domains. * Lead customer-facing technical engagements from RFI/RFQ all the way to first hardware delivery, including design reviews, trade-off discussions, and executive-level conversations. * Translate ambiguous or evolving cu
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