Manufacturing SME Engineer IV

Jabil

Guadalajara, MXunknownPosted Aug 4, 2026
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About the role

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

The Manufacturing Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME IV) is required to be an expert in more than 1 process area. This individual will be able to provide DFM and NPI support. They will have the ability to handle customers and site by providing expert advice. In addition, this individual must be able to lead technical issues and resolve them with technical, design and statistical analysis.

The Manufacturing Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME IV) is responsible for the implementation, support, training, and troubleshooting for the process being assigned in their facility. This position is assigned to an individual who has extensive experience with the process, and is already considered to be the “Specialist” of the process. This individual is responsible for ensuring excellence on the assigned manufacturing process, as determined by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. They will provide expert advice when there is urgent need due to high defect rates and ensure that the process (that is the responsibility of the SME) is well in control and delivering the highest possible yields.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Serve as the functional expert for manufacturing area assigned. · Support other Engineers in questions may arise and help resolve them.. · Coordinate and facilitate training for the plant in terms of new hires, new functionality, and upgrades. · Track and communicate all changes/enhancements to existing process, including upgrades to process. · Provide support to the users and the department SME’s. · Ensuring the established process is followed diligently · Work with EOS Domain Experts ME’s to implement Jabil best practices in the site. · Carry out methodical machine and process evaluations. · Maintain and develop documentation for responsible area. · Participate in the exchange of ideas and information within the department. · Support Site when there is audits and customer visits · Provide regular updates to appropriate managers. · Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes (i.e. elimination of non-value added factors. · Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management. · Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in field”. · Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health, Safety and Quality) · Maintain discretion and confidentiality in all areas pertaining to data and proprietary information, whether internal to Jabil or customer specific. · Understand and embrace the operations aspirations. · 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

· Demonstrated Hands-on experience in the required process. · Advanced Knowledge in the area that is being assigned. · Relentless in exploring new and latest methods in improving assembly techniques. · Lead Process and Equipment Evaluation aligned to the needs of Site as assigned by the ME Manager. · Knowledge in Basic Statistics and knowledge of carrying a DOE is a plus. · Understanding of DFM/A, FMEA and IPC requirements. · Able to write technical reports for the Site.

Accessibility Accommodation

If 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 Always_Accessible@Jabil.com with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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