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Regional Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Engineering)



At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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
Regional manager leading Manufacturing Engineering for US & Canada operations to achieve excellence with capability and technology development & deployment into Jabil's manufacturing facilities. The role is also responsible for ensuring that capability and technology exchange & collaboration occurs within Jabil, key customers, and suppliers.
 

LOCATION

  • Location will be on-site at any U.S. Jabil manufacturing facility. This is not a remote role.

  • Travel will be up to 50% to other U.S. manufacturing sites, depending on business and project needs, as applicable.

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

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the implementation of the regional Manufacturing Engineering strategies across the US and Canada sites.

  • Establish and clearly communicate all global and regional Manufacturing Engineering strategies to the site engineers (including safety and ergonomics).

  • Report and drive improvements across the sites through the monitoring of the key Manufacturing Engineering metrics.

  • Ensure the standardization of Jabil processes across the sites in accordance with the global and regional direction.

Recruitment and Retention:

  • Recruit, interview and hire Manufacturing Engineering team members including providing support for positions within the manufacturing facilities.

  • Communicate criteria to recruiters for position candidates.

  • Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make improvements.

Employee and Team Development:

  • Develop and maintain all applicable job descriptions for the Regional Manufacturing Engineering.

  • Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on a regular basis.

  • Create and/or validate Manufacturing Engineering training curriculum.

  • Coach and mentor Regional and Site Manufacturing Engineering staff to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.

  • Create and manage succession plans for key Manufacturing Engineering functions within the region.

Communication:

  • Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information within the department.

  • Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.

  • Ask questions; encourage input from team members.

  • Communicate group goals and needs clearly, on a regular basis, to the team members. Make their roles and responsibilities clear.

  • Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.

  • Communicate key information to the sites within the region, the Regional COE team, and the Global COE Team.

FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Strategy and Direction:

  • Know and understand the strategic directions of the Global Center of Excellence, Regional Center of Excellence, Jabil Design product development teams, business development groups, and Jabil's customers.

  • Define, develop and implement advanced Manufacturing Engineering strategies which contribute to strategically supporting Jabil. This should be reflected in the Regional Center of Excellence project list.

  • Provide regular updates to the Regional COE Director on Strategic projects.

  • Establish collaboration on technology development with Jabil Business Units, Work cells, Regional members, Customers, and Suppliers.

Cost Management:

  • Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value-added positions/processes, or complete re-engineering of positions. processes and systems).

  • Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends (i.e. forecasts), striving for continuous improvement.

  • Ensure all projects deliver as much value as possible to Jabil and our customers, while meeting project plan milestones.

TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide optimum advanced technology solutions and strategies through the effective management of people, systems, procedures and materials/equipment.

  • Drive innovation, urgency and continuous improvement within our manufacturing sites by investigating, developing and deploying new technologies in the areas of systems, equipment, and processes.

  • Provide exceptional support to external and internal customers and to the Global COE.

  • Research and advise the Region of trends in capabilities and technology, upcoming market demands, supply chain developments/availability, and future goals for Manufacturing Engineering.

  • Maintain active membership in at least two professional industry associations or consortiums; interacting and networking with peers in the field. Subscribe to, and read, trade journals, reports, white papers and magazines in regard to advanced technology and capabilities.

  • Create and maintain a capability technology roadmap for the region.

  • Evaluate trends within the ME discipline, and forecast the direction your team should take.

  • Drive continuous improvement through reporting, analysis and management.

  • Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by the Manufacturing Engineering teams.

  • Assure that procedures are efficient and work instructions are clear.

  • Assure that deliverables include summary reports , clearly presented, and professionally packaged for use by internal and external Jabil customers.

  • Establish new systems if/where possible.

  • Exchange knowledge and documentation with Jabil facilities worldwide to ensure information is shared throughout the Jabil organization.

  • Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes.

  • Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.

  • Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position.

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

  • 6-8+ years of manufacturing experience, including previous management and/or supervisory experience.

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

 

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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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