Industrial Engineer I

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.

JOB SUMMARY

Industrial Engineer I will support the Industrial Engineering Department in planning, designing, implementing and managing; integrated, production and service delivery systems that assure performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence and cost control within the production site.
Main focus: conducts studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and recommends methods for maximum utilization of production equipment and personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and continuously improve daily quality/efficiency performance for assigned areas.
Design and procure production tooling, processing equipment and workstations.
Coordinate layout and workstation move activities.
Prepares time estimates for proposed projects and evaluates time factors.
Minimize change over time by ensuring programs use common set-ups where possible.
Verify that machine maintenance is being performed on schedule.
Reduce machine-generated scrap by monitoring machine management data and taking corrective action to improve or correct the operations.
Reduce manual assembly scrap by monitoring quality data and taking corrective action to improve or correct the operations.
Analyzes work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
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.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Key Requirements:
o Understanding and application of broad range of industrial engineering tools (ie. Work measurement, process mapping, facilities and workstation design, etc.)
o Understanding of Jabil's global strategies and direction
o Understanding of site's facilities, capabilities and how they tie back to the Jabil strategies and direction
o Strong analytical ability
o Able to implement continuous improvements and cost reduction programs
o Good communication skills

Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD skills required.

ADDITIONAL SITE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (Jabil 16th St)

• Ability to manage variability in demand, product mix, and routing complexity
• Ability to extract, validate, and interpret production data to drive decisions
• Understanding of how test processes impact capacity, flow, and cycle time
• Experience working closely with ME, TE, QE, and Operations to resolve real-time issues
• Not just reporting metrics - driving decisions and implementation
• Ability to clearly communicate capacity, efficiency, and improvement plans to internal and external stakeholders
• Drive takt alignment, line balancing, and headcount optimization across high-mix / low-to-medium volume builds
• Ensure alignment between IE standards, actual floor performance, and customer commit (UPH, OEE, cycle time)
• Develop and validate process flows, line layouts, and capacity models for new builds
• Ensure readiness for ramp (tools, fixtures, labor standards, layouts) prior to build start
• Support DFM/DFA discussions with ME/TE/QE and customer teams
• Identify bottlenecks using data (MES, SAP, manual studies) and implement improvements
• Partner with Test Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to reduce test and process cycle times
• Lead structured problem-solving (RCA, Pareto, time studies)
• Define and track line readiness, staffing models, and expected vs. actual performance during validation
• Ensure proper data collection (cycle time, yield impact, rework loops) to feed into product/process decisions
• Maintain and validate labor standards against real production conditions
• Drive opportunities to reduce indirect labor, improve operator utilization, and optimize staffing models
• Actively support RCCA activities tied to capacity shortfalls, delivery misses, or inefficiencies
• Provide data-driven insights during internal and customer-facing reviews
• Ensure consistency in time studies, line layouts, process maps, and capacity models across the site
• Drive adherence to global IE standards while adapting to site-specific needs
• Develop accurate labor and cycle time assumptions based on actual 16th St capabilities
• Partner with program and finance teams to ensure quoted models reflect floor realities

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