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Jabil

Automation Lead - Manufacturing Assembly Process

Jabil
Salisbury, NCPosted about 2 months agoDiscoveredMatch locked
5+ years expManufacturing and Warehouse

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. Jabil is expanding! We are seeking a Regional Automation Lead - Manufacturing Assembly Process to support new and existing manufacturing sites across the

US region

. This role will sit at our Salisbury, NC site and travel up to 50% domestically to support assembly initiatives across multiple facilities.

Relocation Assistance and Signing Bonus Available!

How will you make an impact? You will lead the automation strategy and execution for manufacturing assembly and test processes , guiding sites through the evolution from

manual to semi-automated to fully automated systems

. Your work will directly improve

cost, quality, throughput, FPY, and scalability

through

ROI-driven automation solutions

deployed across the US region.

What will you do?

  • Define and drive the automation roadmap

for

manufacturing assembly and test processes

, aligned with business objectives and regional manufacturing strategies.

  • Develop and deploy

manual → semi-automatic → fully automatic assembly and test strategies

, focusing on scalability, flexibility, and cost effectiveness.

  • Lead

ROI-driven automation projects

, including feasibility studies, business cases, and risk assessments.

  • Design and implement

automated assembly lines

, including: •

Screw driving and torque-controlled automation

•

Robotic part handling

•

Tray and pallet-based material flow systems

•

Vision-guided assembly and inspection

  • Drive line balancing through automation

, optimizing cycle time, throughput, and labor efficiency across assembly operations.

  • Develop

changeover-friendly tooling and automation concepts

to support high-mix, low- to mid-volume manufacturing environments.

  • Lead the deployment of

automated test stations

, improving

First Pass Yield (FPY)

, data capture, and process control.

  • Collaborate with Controls and IT teams on

controls architecture, software solutions, and manufacturing data integration

(PLC, HMI, MES, traceability).

  • Manage cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, controls, IT, suppliers) to deliver automation projects

on time and within budget

.

  • Establish

standardized automation best practices

, documentation, and training across regional sites.

  • Provide

technical leadership and mentoring

to automation engineers and site teams.

  • Stay current on emerging

assembly automation, robotics, vision, and digital manufacturing technologies

and evaluate applicability across Jabil.

How will you get here?

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering

, or related technical discipline required

  • Master's degree preferred

•

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma

certification preferred

Experience

  • 8+ years

of progressive experience in

manufacturing automation

, with significant focus on

assembly and test processes

•

5+ years

in a

technical leadership or regional role

supporting multi-site manufacturing operations

  • Proven experience implementing: • Automated assembly lines
  • Robotic systems (robot handling, screw driving, loading/unloading)
  • Vision systems for assembly guidance and inspection
  • Automated test systems and data capture
  • Strong background in

ROI justification

, project execution, and vendor management for automation equipment and system integrators

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Strong understanding of automation line design

,

line balancing

, and

changeover-friendly concepts

  • Expertise in

controls systems

, including PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and software integration

  • Experience working with

robotic platforms

, motion systems, torque tools, and vision systems

  • Solid knowledge of

manufacturing data integration

, test data, and traceability systems

  • Excellent

project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership levels
  • Willingness and ability to travel

up to 50% within the US

; when not traveling, role is based on-site at the home location Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BE 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. Accommodation Statement 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 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. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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