Manufacturing Engineer II

St. Petersburg/Tampa, FL

Full time

J2452829

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.

SUMMARY

Develop and implement manufacturing processes and operator instructions for circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and electronic assemblies incorporating a mix of Surface Mount (SMT) and Through-Hole (TH) technology. Monitor the quality and efficiency performance for manufacturing processes to drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and systematic problem solving. Provide manufacturing personnel with easy to follow, reliable processes and instructions that lead to high customer satisfaction through low cost, high yields and on-time delivery.

LOCATION

This role will be based on-site at our JDAS St. Pete, FL facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Read and interpret customer documentation, quality requirements and Engineering Changes

• Design and develop processes to meet all product and customer requirements efficiently and effectively:

• Determine Process Flow

• Create operator work instructions for automated and manual processes including inspection points

• Design, order and validate process tooling including Conformal coating fixturing, router pallets, press-fit tooling, component forming/prep tooling, jigs, fixtures, etc..

• Create conformal coating machine programs

• Maintain customer Bill of Materials

• Chemical approval and application processes

• Ensure that process parameters are within acceptable tolerances for products and components, and result in solder quality that meets IPC-610/J-STD-001 Class 3 requirements.

• Follow product launches to validate process effectiveness and implement necessary improvements.

• Aid the production floor to evaluate and resolve issues related to Man/Method/Machine/Material/Measurement/Environment.

• Monitor key metrics such as Customer Return Rate (CRR), First Pass Yield (FPY), and Scrap and provide improvement plans to keep metrics above goal.

• Continually strive to balance and optimize line throughput, including efforts to minimize changeover downtime

• Provide input on creative ways to reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems.

• Provide guidance, assistance and / or training to the Manufacturing Engineering Assistants and Manufacturing Engineering Technicians.

• Assist Project Engineer(s) with capacity modeling and labor quoting activities.

• Encourage open communication and exchange of information within the M.E. department and between the various support groups.

• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.

• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to effectively communicate ideas and foster positive discussion when dealing with various levels of fluency.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual may be required to sit, stand or walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., to be accessible to production floor, attendance at meetings with indirect and direct team members, supervisors, management and customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Individual’s primary workstation is located in the office area, with some time spent each day on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to moderate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Prior Manufacturing/Process Engineering experience in Electronics Manufacturing including:

• Demonstrated knowledge of components, printed circuit boards, and chemistries used in electronics manufacturing.

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement processes related to relevant electronics manufacturing technology

• Experience with conformal coating, underfill, adhesive bonding, or related materials/processes

• Demonstrated knowledge of IPC-610/J-STD-001 requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of labor capacity, quoting and efficiency.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) with suppliers, customers, peers, and direct-labor manufacturing personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

• 4+ years of relevant experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment

• Or equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Successful applicants will have to fulfill all prerequisites for contracts. Certain position may require USCitizenship.

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