Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Jabil
Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Jabil
Designs and builds electronics for other brands
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement efficient production methods and process controls for new and existing assembly operations. In this hands-on role, you will monitor assembly processes, troubleshoot issues, and drive quality improvements. You will serve as a technical expert on various manufacturing projects, introducing new technologies and establishing sustainable processes for long-term production. Your mission will be to ensure profitability, efficiency, adaptability, responsiveness, and high quality across all products and processes through continuous improvement initiatives.
This position is part of the core team launching new manufacturing technologies (including advanced liquid cooling systems) at our production facility in Florence, KY. It is a fully on-site role, and relocation assistance is available for candidates who live more than 50 miles from the Florence area. The ideal candidate has experience in data center or server hardware manufacturing involving liquid-cooled technology, but we will also consider applicants with strong liquid cooling expertise from related industries involved with high lever assembly. This is a senior individual contributor position, requiring someone who can collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high‑constraint environment to deliver data-driven process improvements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement pressure testing procedures for liquid cooling assemblies to validate system integrity, ensure leak prevention, and maintain compliance with industry standards and customer quality specifications.
This role is operationally focused, working closely with leads within Test Engineering and Quality Engineering to drive process test optimization, improvement and execution to plan.
Improve manufacturability, reduce cycle times, and enhance reliability of liquid cooling assemblies.
Develop and implement leak testing processes for liquid cooling assemblies to ensure system integrity, reliability, and compliance with quality and safety standards, while identifying and addressing root causes of potential leaks.
Implement and optimize cooling and fluid handling processes to improve efficiency, reliability, safety, and sustainability.
Drive efficiencies in current technical systems. Manage the development of new technical systems.
Identify and resolve bottlenecks or inefficiencies in production and liquid-cooling workflows to maximize throughput and quality.
Support Business Development through assessing the needs of potential customers in conjunction with the Engineering Manager and Engineering Leads.
Design, configure, and monitor process performance during both manufacturing and operational phases, ensuring processes run within specified parameters.
Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including work instructions, flow charts, and control plans for all critical processes.
Implement process improvements to reduce energy consumption, minimize fluid waste, and lower operational costs while maintaining quality standards.
Monitor key process parameters (pressure, temperature, flow rate, glycol concentration, etc.) to ensure compliance with operational thresholds and promptly address deviations.
Analyze process data to identify trends, predict failures, and support preventive maintenance strategies for equipment and systems.
Develop and manage a comprehensive maintenance plan for all process-related equipment and assets, ensuring high uptime and reliability.
Collaborate with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) teams to develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safety, leak mitigation, waste disposal, and fluid handling.
Conduct Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) analyses and risk assessments for all process steps to identify potential failure modes and quality improvement opportunities.
Own the full lifecycle of process equipment, including selection, commissioning, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating servicing or upgrades as needed.
Support the commissioning and validation of new cooling systems and upgrades, ensuring they meet design specifications and integrate smoothly into production.
Work closely with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, design, quality, and maintenance) and utilize data-driven insights to drive continuous process improvements and implement changes that enhance overall production performance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with advanced liquid cooling technologies (design, operation, or maintenance of liquid-cooled systems in electronics or related applications).
Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt) or formal training in Lean Manufacturing principles.
Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools (SolidWorks) for designing fixtures, layouts, or process equipment modifications.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management standards and related regulatory compliance requirements in a manufacturing setting.
Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), especially as they relate to monitoring environmental controls and production processes.
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. The employee is frequently required to walk, and to lift and carry PC’s and test equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and use of computer monitor screens a great deal of time.
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 an office setting, with some time spent each day on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in this environment ranges from low to moderate. Required PPE for the manufacturing area includes composite toed shoes, hearing protection, protective eyewear, and an ESD vest. The manufacturing floor is modernized, climate-controlled, and well-lit.
COMPANY BENEFITS
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.
Jabil designs and manufactures electronics and other products for companies that sell them under their own brands, including makers of AI data center hardware, medical devices, cars, and defense systems. Customers bring a product idea or design, and Jabil handles the engineering, sources the parts, builds the product at scale, and manages the supply chain behind it. The work runs through a global network of factories, so one partner can build products for customers across many markets, from data center racks to medical equipment. Jabil earns revenue through manufacturing and engineering service contracts with these brands. The company was founded in 1966 and is based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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