Product Engineering III

Job Summary

Product and Manufacturing Engineering

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, engineers, and manufacturing teams to develop or enhance products.
• Optimize product designs for manufacturability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify process improvements and design modifications that streamline production and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Provide expert advice during urgent issues involving high defect rates and process yields.
• Understand the manufacturing chain and the implications of process changes.

Technical Leadership and Delivery

• Work independently in a technical lead role and review technologies that may benefit current and upcoming projects.
• Participate in design and implementation of Technology Services projects.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable tasks and align solutions with Technology Services strategy.
• Design enterprise-level solutions with medium-level guidance.
• Analyze root causes, define best practices, escalate technical issues, and communicate business risks.
• Mentor regional and site resources on processes and techniques.

Manufacturing Operations and Support

• Coordinate line reconfigurations and machine moves, including equipment arrival, positioning, installation, and support-group scheduling.
• Support quoting through initial process design, development, and implementation.
• Serve as liaison with suppliers or customers on quality issues and prepare testing and procedure recommendations.
• Determine test conditions, sequences, and phases of test operations.
• Track and communicate process changes and product or process upgrades.
• Support audits and customer visits at the site.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of Jabil operating policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience of supply chain and engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in the required process.
• Understanding of DFM/A, FMEA, and IPC requirements.
• Ability to write technical reports for the site.
• Proficiency across multiple disciplines or technologies and familiarity with business processes and best practices.
• Advanced electronics skills related to computer hardware.
• Advanced design and architecture experience.
• In-circuit and functional test experience.
• Experience architecting test fixtures.
• Experience managing NPI processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic statistics and Design of Experiments is a plus.
• BOM management experience is preferred.
• Experience in automated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to present information to managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Education and Experience

• Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree in an appropriate field.
• 8–10 years of work-related experience in the EMS or equivalent industry.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, or experience may be considered.

Site and Safety Expectations

• The role supports manufacturing processes, equipment moves, site audits, and customer visits.
• The role requires adherence to applicable safety, health, and company security procedures.