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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.Join Jabil as a technical leader responsible for the design, industrialization, validation, and continuous improvement of large-form mechanical manufacturing processes. This role serves as the Manufacturing Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for fastening systems, assembly fixtures, production tooling, mechanical automation, and complex assembly operations. The position partners closely with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and EHS to support New Product Introduction (NPI), production ramp-up, and sustaining operations.\nHow will you make an impact?\nAs the Lead Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer, you will drive the development of safe, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes for complex mechanical assemblies. You will lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), PFMEA activities, tooling and fixture development, fastening strategies, process validation, and automation initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, ergonomics, and overall operational effectiveness. Your technical expertise and leadership will directly influence manufacturing reliability, product quality, and production readiness.\nWhat will you do?\nLead the development, review, and maintenance of manufacturing documentation including work instructions, assembly drawings, exploded views, torque specifications, SOPs, bills of materials, and process flow documents.\nConduct DFM and DFA reviews during NPI to optimize product designs for manufacturability, serviceability, ergonomics, and quality.\nDevelop and maintain PFMEA documentation and structured risk assessments for mechanical assembly processes.\nEstablish and standardize fastening strategies, including fastener selection, torque methods, tool validation, error-proofing, traceability, and failure prevention.\nAnalyze tolerance stack-ups and GD&T requirements to prevent assembly fit-up challenges, structural misalignment, and leakage concerns.\nLead the design, procurement, commissioning, and lifecycle management of fixtures, jigs, ergonomic aids, lifting devices, poka-yoke systems, and special production tooling.\nConvert complex engineering drawings into operator-friendly manufacturing instructions and standardized assembly procedures.\nOptimize mechanical build sequences to improve safety, ergonomics, takt time performance, and labor efficiency.\nPartner with cross-functional teams to implement automation solutions and improve manufacturing flow, station balance, and defect reduction.\nProvide hands-on troubleshooting support for assembly issues involving fit-up, stress concentration, vibration, leaks, structural integrity, and rework reduction.\nDevelop equipment specifications, validation plans, acceptance criteria, and support supplier reviews, FAT/SAT activities, installation, and production handoff.\nEnsure engineering change control and documentation discipline throughout NPI, ramp, and sustaining phases.\nLead continuous improvement and capital projects focused on tooling upgrades, fastening controls, automation, safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.\nIdentify opportunities to improve product robustness, reduce warranty risk, and lower total cost of ownership.\nServe as a technical mentor and escalation point for manufacturing engineers and technicians.\nRepresent Manufacturing Engineering during leadership reviews, customer discussions, supplier engagements, audits, and technical escalations.\nHow will you get here?\nEducation\nBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\nExperience\nMinimum 7 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience supporting mechanical assembly, industrial equipment, automation, tooling, or related environments.\nDemonstrated experience leading DFM/DFA initiatives and manufacturing process optimization projects.\nExperience developing and maintaining PFMEA documentation and mechanical risk mitigation plans.\nStrong experience interpreting mechanical drawings, GD&T requirements, tolerance stack-up analyses, and complex assembly documentation.\nHands-on expertise with fastening systems, torque-controlled assembly, smart tooling, validation, traceability, and failure analysis.\nExperience developing, commissioning, and sustaining manufacturing fixtures, jigs, ergonomic aids, special tooling, and automated/semi-automated assembly equipment.\nExperience supporting NPI launches, production ramps, and sustaining manufacturing operations.\nExperience leading complex manufacturing projects and providing technical leadership within cross-functional teams.\nKnowledge, Skills, Abilities\nAdvanced knowledge of large-scale mechanical assembly processes and structural integration practices.\nStrong understanding of GD&T principles, tolerance analysis, and stack-up risk mitigation.\nExpertise in fastening systems, torque strategies, gasket and sealing systems, piping and hose routing, and structural alignment techniques.\nIn-depth knowledge of torque fundamentals including clamp load, torque sequencing, thread engagement, joint integrity, and failure prevention.\nHands-on experience with smart torque tools, programming, validation, traceability, and manufacturing integration.\nProficiency with CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.\nAdvanced fixture and tooling design experience, including datum strategies, locating and clamping principles, ergonomics, accessibility, maintainability, and safety considerations.\nStrong understanding of mechanical automation including actuators, end effectors, sensors, machine guarding, process validation, and equipment integration.\nKnowledge of mechanical failure modes such as fatigue, vibration, stress concentration, pressure containment, and leak path analysis.\nProficiency in lean manufacturing principles and elimination of non-value-added activities.\nStrong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills utilizing methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, and A3.\nExcellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills within fast-paced manufacturing environments.\nAbility to successfully manage multiple priorities, capital projects, suppliers, technical reviews, and engineering workstreams simultaneously.\nProven capability to mentor engineers and technicians while driving technical excellence and accountability.\nWorking knowledge of applicable industry and safety standards including OSHA, ISO, ASME, and related manufacturing standards.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting large-form mechanical assemblies and high-mix manufacturing environments.\nExperience implementing automation and advanced assembly technologies.\nPrior leadership experience directing engineering resources across NPI and production environments.\nExperience with production tooling validation, equipment commissioning, and process capability improvement initiatives.\nLean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification preferred.\nWhat Can Jabil Offer You?\nAt Jabil, we believe in continuous innovation and operational excellence. The Lead Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer will have the opportunity to shape advanced mechanical manufacturing solutions, from fastening strategies and production tooling to purpose-built fixtures and automation systems. This role offers significant technical leadership exposure on large-scale manufacturing initiatives that improve reliability, safety, quality, and efficiency. We foster a collaborative environment where diverse ideas are valued, technical expertise is strengthened, and career growth is supported through mentorship, ownership, and meaningful project impact.\nBE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.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.\nAccessibility Accommodation\nIf you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to  or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. 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