Jabil

SupplierQualityEngineer

$126–179k ~AI est. Salisbury, North Carolina, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Supplier Quality Engineer at Jabil. Skills: Supplier Quality, PPAP execution, Process validation. Stand up Supplier Quality function. Establish and deploy PPAP expectations”

What You'll Achieve.

PPAP-based supplier readiness deployed; Critical suppliers qualified; Incoming inspection system running; Reduced supplier escapes; Measurable improvement in PPM/DPPM; Measurable improvement in COPQ

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Structured problem solving; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Up to 25% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 7+ years in Supplier Quality, Demonstrated success building quality systems, Working knowledge of PPAP, Experience leading supplier audits, Required experience with nickel plating, Required experience with silver plating

Nice to Have

Experience with cold plates, Experience with liquid cooling systems, Experience with thermal management products, Experience with high-performance computing infrastructure, Experience with cold plate failure modes, Working knowledge of ISO 9001

What You'll Do.

Stand up Supplier Quality function

Establish and deploy PPAP expectations

Build supplier onboarding model

Lead supplier capability assessments

Own supplier PPAP strategy

Drive supplier corrective actions

Partner with Engineering/NPI

Support quality planning

Ensure supplier processes support requirements

Lead Incoming Quality Control strategy

Build supplier performance scorecards

Lead containment for supplier issues

Drive structured problem solving

Implement preventive actions

Drive supplier process improvement

Lead Incoming Quality Inspectors

Build training plans for inspectors

Ensure consistent execution of inspection

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partnering with Engineering; Partnering with NPI; Partnering with Operations; Partnering with Program Management

Communication Scope

Executive communication

Process & Methodology

NPI, Ramp, Sustaining

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 launching a new manufacturing site in Salisbury, NC focused on cold plates and liquid-cooled infrastructure products. This is a builder’s role: we’re looking for a Supplier Quality leader with proven results standing up supplier quality at a facility from ground zero—creating the processes, developing the team, qualifying suppliers, and driving stable ramp to volume. You will lead supplier quality strategy and execution across cold plate, precision machining, fluid handling, and surface finishing/plating supply chains. You’ll also manage a team of Incoming Quality Inspectors, establishing robust incoming controls and escalation pathways while partnering closely with Engineering, NPI, Operations, and Program Management. **Location:** This role will be onsite and will work a day shift schedule Mon- Fri. **Travel:** Up to 25% to suppliers and partner sites (domestic; occasional international if needed) **What will you do?** **New Site Build-Out (Ground Zero)-** • Stand up the Supplier Quality function for a new facility: governance, SOPs, templates, and operating cadence. • Establish and deploy PPAP-based supplier readiness expectations aligned to customer requirements and internal standards. • Build a scalable model for supplier onboarding, qualification, risk tiering, and ongoing supplier performance management. **Supplier Qualification, Audits & PPAP Execution-** • Lead supplier capability

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