Site Engineering Manager (Prince George, VA)

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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.

** On-site at our Prince George, VA facility. **

This role is to support a  new factory startup in Prince George, VA (onsite) manufacturing large form-factor equipment. The product will be large (shipping container size), heavy (50+ tons), and complex. This position will be part of the core factory startup and onboarding team responsible for building the operations and manufacturing staff, fitting out the building, and creating the process flow/work instructions/etc. from the ground up. Skills to include: panel and point to point wire assembly, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, and High Power Electronic assemblies.

How will you make an impact?

The site Engineering Manager will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and managing production systems across our cloud computing / data center manufacturing facilities that assure performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence and cost control within the production sites. The Engineering Manager will adopt as its goals profitability, effectiveness, adaptability, responsiveness, quality, and the continuous improvement of large factor assembly manufacturing.

This role also supports business development efforts with current and/or future customers and development or implementation of electrical /data center infrastructure manufacturing. 

What will you do?

• Manages ME (manufacturing engineering) and IE (industrial engineering) activities with focus on key operational metrics for large factor assembly manufacturing operations. 
• Lead and manage engineering projects related to the new factory startup, including equipment selection, installation, and commissioning for large form-factor manufacturing.
• Manufacturing System Development: Design and develop manufacturing systems and procedures for the manufacturing processes. This includes material storage, material flow, assembly of hardware components, electrical wiring, and full integration.
• Lead the engineering manufacturing equipment infrastructure deployment at our facility including the implementation of system configuration changes. 
• Lead the site's manufacturing infrastructure, layout, and flow for assembly, testing operations as well as future expansions planning, deployments, and assembly of other large factor assembly. 
• Develop line layouts, process flow charts, simulation models, layouts, processes, line balancing, staffing models, and manufacturing quotes for existing operations, continuous improvement, and new business opportunities 
• Reduces manufacturing cost by optimizing processes and systems, e.g., modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes, and use of Best Practices. 
• Introduces new advanced manufacturing processes including automation and along transferred capabilities from new customers into the Jabil sustaining manufacturing organization.
• Defines, develops, and implements ME and IE strategies which support overall objectives, business development and Jabil's strategic directions.
• Executes ME and IE activities in alignment with Jabil strategies, organizational goals and technology roadmap 
• Demonstrates a good understanding of LEAN Six Sigma and actively promotes the core principles throughout the organization 
• Creates training tools, documents and procedures for global baseline ME and IE competency training at sites. 
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including engineering specifications, process flows, FMEAs, and work instructions.
• Hire, Coach, mentor and train site ME and IE resources 
• Support recruiting and retention of ME and IE talent 
• Ensure ME and IE succession plans are developed and maintained 
• Develops and administers training programs from engineering Subject Matter Experts (SME).
• Provides tactical support to resolve critical technical issues as required. 
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

How will you get here?

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering, or equivalent engineering discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience. 

Experience:

• 7+ years recent experience in electronics manufacturing industry, preferably in a large factory assembly manufacturing environment including 5+ years in engineering leadership positions. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Expert knowledge Engineering philosophies and processes 
• Demonstrated expertise in Manufacturing Support Systems and business process analysis 
• Understanding and application of broad range of industrial engineering tools (e.g., work measurement, simulation, process mapping, facilities and workstation design, operations research, etc.) 
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous improvements and cost reduction programs 
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions. 
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with good oral and written communication skills. 
• Project management and team leadership experience with ability to work in a global matrix organization 
• Demonstrated ability to implement change and application of Lean and Six Sigma Methodology 

What Can Jabil Offer You? 

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options 
• 401K Match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Paid Time Off 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance 
• Commuter Benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Pet Insurance 
• Adoption Assistance 
• Annual Merit Increases 
• Community Volunteer Opportunities 

The pay range for this role is $115,500 - $207,900. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off. BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver's license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline ( the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline ( and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

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