Senior Quality Engineer

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2 Locations
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Senior level
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The Role
Leads quality engineering for electronics manufacturing across NPI, production, and customer programs. Manages QMS compliance, audits, customer escalations, root-cause investigations, CAPA, PFMEAs, control plans, process validation, quality metrics, supplier quality, and continuous improvement. Partners with cross-functional teams to reduce manufacturing risk, improve performance, and strengthen quality systems. Mentors quality engineers and applies Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical problem-solving methods.
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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.

 

Location/Division Specific Information:

Jabil is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support our large-form-factor electronics manufacturing operation. This role is instrumental in driving product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across a complex, high-volume manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will serve as a key quality leader, partnering with customers, operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure compliance, improve performance, and strengthen the site's quality culture.


How will you make an impact?

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing product quality, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing performance. You will lead quality initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements. Through strong leadership, technical expertise, and customer engagement, you will help deliver world-class products while advancing the site's Quality Management System and operational excellence objectives.


What will you do?

  • Lead quality engineering activities supporting new product introduction (NPI), production, and customer programs.
  • Serve as the primary quality interface for customers, supporting audits, quality reviews, escalations, and issue resolution.
  • Drive the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001, customer requirements, and industry standards.
  • Lead investigations of customer complaints, internal nonconformances, and manufacturing defects using structured root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
  • Develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve quality and reduce risk.
  • Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and program management teams to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks.
  • Facilitate PFMEAs, control plans, process validations, inspection plans, and other quality planning activities for new and existing products.
  • Analyze quality metrics and performance data to identify trends, drive improvements, and communicate results to leadership.
  • Support internal, customer, and third-party audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to quality engineers and cross-functional teams on quality tools, systems, and best practices.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical problem-solving methodologies.
  • Support supplier quality activities including qualification, performance monitoring, and corrective action management.

How will you get here?

  • Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related technical field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive Quality Engineering experience within electronics manufacturing, EMS, or another complex manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated experience working directly with customers to resolve quality concerns, lead audits, and manage quality performance.
  • Strong experience developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional quality initiatives and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience utilizing quality tools and methodologies including FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, 5 Whys, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
  • Experience supporting NPI, process validation, and manufacturing quality improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management System requirements.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
  • Customer-focused mindset with excellent relationship management skills.
  • Expertise in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
  • Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
  • Experience driving continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills across operations, engineering, supply chain, and executive leadership teams.
  • Proficiency with quality metrics, reporting tools, and statistical analysis software.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience within large-form-factor electronics manufacturing, complex electromechanical assembly, or high-mix/high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification.
  • Experience leading customer audits and regulatory compliance initiatives.
  • Knowledge of supplier quality management and supplier development practices.
  • Experience with advanced quality planning methodologies and Operational Excellence programs.
  • Familiarity with customer-specific quality requirements in electronics manufacturing.

 


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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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive Quality Engineering experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, or a complex manufacturing environment
  • Experience working directly with customers to resolve quality concerns, lead audits, and manage quality performance
  • Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Systems
  • Ability to lead cross-functional quality initiatives and influence stakeholders
  • Experience with FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, 5 Whys, CAPA, and root cause analysis
  • Experience supporting new product introduction, process validation, and manufacturing quality improvement initiatives
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management System requirements
  • Experience driving continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Experience in large-form-factor electronics manufacturing, complex electromechanical assembly, or high-mix/high-volume manufacturing
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification
  • Experience leading customer audits and regulatory compliance initiatives
  • Knowledge of supplier quality management and supplier development practices
  • Experience with advanced quality planning methodologies and Operational Excellence programs
  • Familiarity with customer-specific quality requirements in electronics manufacturing

Jabil Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Jabil and has not been reviewed or approved by Jabil.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HRA/HSA plan options appearing consistently across role materials. Wellbeing support is also included via EAP access and additional wellbeing-oriented time such as mental-health days in some U.S. postings.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which together strengthen long-term savings potential. Additional financial upside is supported in some roles through profit sharing and performance/quarterly bonus structures.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle add-ons extend beyond core insurance, including tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pet insurance, adoption assistance, and employee assistance resources. Community-oriented benefits such as a paid Day of Service can add perceived non-cash value alongside standard rewards.

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The Company
HQ: St. Petersburg, FL
41,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services.

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