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.
Industrial Systems Engineer - High-Speed Automation & ManufacturingLocation: Onsite Asheville, NC
This position is not eligible for immigration and/or be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Jabil. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
Job SummaryWe are seeking an Industrial Systems Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, material flow, and labor efficiency in a high-speed automated production environment. This role focuses on line balancing, work cell design, simulation modeling, and continuous improvement to support both automated and manual assembly operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesHigh-Speed Manufacturing & Process Optimization- Analyze and optimize production systems supporting high-speed automated assembly assets
- Develop line balance strategies to maximize throughput, efficiency, and resource utilization
- Monitor and improve key metrics such as cycle time, OEE, and labor productivity
Material Handling & System Flow- Support and optimize automated material handling systems including robotics, AMRs, AGVs, and conveyor systems
- Improve movement, storage, and retrieval of totes and pallets to reduce bottlenecks and increase system efficiency
- Evaluate plant layouts and material flow to ensure optimal production performance
Work Cell Design & Manual Assembly- Develop and implement efficient work cell layouts for both automated and manual assembly operations
- Define standardized work, ergonomic improvements, and operator efficiency strategies
- Balance labor across manual and semi-automated processes
Simulation & Modeling- Utilize FlexSim software to model production systems, validate capacity, and simulate process improvements
- Perform scenario analysis to support capital investments and layout changes
- Provide data-driven recommendations based on simulation outputs
Vision Systems & Quality Integration- Support implementation and improvement of high-speed vision systems for quality inspection applications
- Analyze defect data and collaborate with quality and engineering teams to improve process capability
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving- Lead and support initiatives using:
- Lean Manufacturing principles
- Six Sigma methodologies
- PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
- RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
- Identify waste and inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements
- Drive standardization and best practices across operations
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
- Support new product introductions, line transfers, and capacity expansions
- Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
- 5 years minimum experience and understanding of manufacturing systems, process optimization, and labor analysis
- Experience with data analysis and process improvement techniques
- Ability to develop layouts, workflows, and standardized work instructions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting high-speed automation environments (300+ parts per minute)
- Medical device manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Experience with:
- Automated material handling systems (AMR, AGV, robotics)
- High-speed vision systems and inspection processes
- Proficiency in FlexSim or similar simulation software
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Key Competencies- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to balance automation and manual operations effectively
- Attention to detail and process discipline
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Work Environment- Combination of office and shop floor engagement
- Direct interaction with both automated systems and manual operations
- Occasional travel for benchmarking, system validation, or multi-site support
Reporting Structure- Reports to: Engineering Manager
- Works closely with: Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
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