At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the worlds top brands offering comprehensive engineering manufacturing and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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.

As Jabil Optics Germany GmbH in Jena we are part of the worlds second-largest contract manufacturer Jabil and a leader in the development of optoelectronic modules in the consumer industry automotive healthcare and industrial sectors.

We develop innovative custom solutions for globally leading brand manufacturers within an international team. Jabil employs more than 140000 people worldwide. At the Optics Design Center in Jena we have over 120 employees developing projection systems and specialized cameras for AR/VR glasses smartphones head-up displays LiDAR systems endoscopes and many other demanding and complex applications.

For our R&D location in Jena Germany we are seeking a:

Sr. Manager Design Engineering for optomechanical Systems (m/f/d)

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical and organizational leadership for the optics and optoelectronics design teams based in Jena (approximately 30 employees).

Collaborate with engineering and business development departments to advance our design strategy.

Maintain and enhance individual and team competencies in current technologies and future design trends.

Oversee and optimize the product development process including transitioning products to production.

Foster strong relationships within the Jabil engineering organizations as well as externally with customers the optics community and global partners.

Manage team conflicts capacity constraints and other challenges.

Regularly report to the General Manager in Jena on strategy implementation.

Education Experience and Personal Requirements:

University degree in technical or scientific fields (Physics Optoelectronics Photonics or similar) with over 10 years of professional and leadership experience.

In-depth knowledge of optical and optoelectronic system development and experience in transitioning products to manufacturing.

Proven track record in leading large design teams within the optics industry.

Ideally experience with matrix structures and virtual team communication.

Strong coaching and communication skills.

Flexible decisive empathetic resilient and pragmatic personality.

Fluent in English both written and spoken.

Willingness to travel globally (10-15%).

We Offer:

Technologically innovative diverse and future-oriented projects with world market leaders as clients

Practiced flat hierarchies and flexible working hours

A team-oriented work environment with proven high employee satisfaction

Attractive remuneration according to the IG Metall tariff

A 38-hour work week

Diverse career opportunities and individual development measures

A comprehensive onboarding program to support you in getting started

Sponsored health and sports activities on-site

Company-funded pension and disability insurance

Lunch meals in a company canteen at employee rates

Job ticket parking space or bike leasing

A well-equipped technical workplace in a bright and modern building

Your Contact:

Anna-Josefine Sonntag

Sr. Recruiter

Jabil Optics Germany GmbH

Carl-Pulfrich-Str. 5d

07749 Jena

Germany

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