Supplier Quality Engineer

Jabil

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Salisbury, DE - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 23 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL) we are proud to be a trusted partner for the worlds 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.

At Jabil we make the worlds best brands better by designing manufacturing and delivering end-to-end solutions on a scale. Our Salisbury NC site supports high-growth cloud infrastructure customersfrom server and rack integration to data-center subsystemswhere quality speed and traceability are non-negotiable.

How will you make an impact

We are launching anew manufacturing site in Salisbury NCfocused onserver systems racks and liquid-cooled infrastructure products.

  • We are seeking aSupplier Quality leader withproven results standing up supplier quality at a facility from ground zerocreating the processes developing the team qualifying suppliers and driving stable ramp to volume.

  • You will lead supplier quality strategy and execution acrosselectricalandfluid handlingsupply chains.

  • You willalso manage a team ofIncoming Quality Inspectorsestablishrobust incoming controls and escalation pathways while partnering closely with Engineering NPI Operations and Program Management.

What will you do

New Site Build-Out (Ground Zero)

  • Stand up the Supplier Quality function for a new facility: governance SOPs templates and operating cadence.

  • Establish and deployPPAP-based supplier readinessexpectations aligned to customer requirements and internal standards.

  • Build a scalable model for supplier onboarding qualification risktiering and ongoing supplier performance management.

Supplier Qualification Audits & PPAP Execution

  • Lead supplier capability assessments and qualification activities (QMS/process audits special process validation traceability calibration ESD controls as applicable).

  • Own supplierPPAP strategy and executionincluding:

  • Design records & change control alignment.

  • Process Flow PFMEA Control Plan

  • MSA/GR&R capability studies (Cp/Cpkwhere applicable)

  • FAI / dimensional layouts

  • Material certs compliance requirements

  • Part Submission Warrant (PSW) approval and supplier readiness sign-off

  • Drive supplier corrective actions and verify effectiveness through data and re-validation.

NPI Ramp Sustaining for Servers Racks & Liquid Cooling

  • Partner with Engineering/NPI toidentifyCTQsand ensure suppliers can meet form/fit/function reliability and cosmetic expectations.

  • Support quality planning and validation for:

  • Servers & Racks:Motherboardsand all critical &non-criticalcomponents

  • Electromechanical:PCBAs harnesses connectors fans PSUs subassemblies

  • Liquid Cooling Products:cold plates manifolds CDUs pumps heat exchangers QD couplers hoses/tubing seals

  • Ensure supplier processes supportleak integrity cleanliness/contamination control material compatibility and thermal performance.

Incoming Quality & Supplier Performance Management

  • Lead Incoming Quality Control strategy: inspection plans sampling gage control inspection work instructions and disposition workflows.

  • Build and manage supplier performance scorecards (PPM/DPPM escapes OTD COPQ audit performance).

  • Lead containment and escalation for supplier issues (stop-ship criteria sorting deviations/waivers MRB support).

Corrective/Preventive Action & Continuous Improvement

  • Drive structured problem solving with suppliers using8D / A3 / 5-Why / Ishikawa.

  • Implement preventive actions tied to PFMEA risk reduction and field/production feedback.

  • Drive supplier process improvement focused on yield cycle time reliability and cost ofquality.

People Leadership (Inspectors)

  • Lead coach and develop a team ofIncoming Quality Inspectors(scheduling training work allocation and performance management).

  • Build training and certification plans for inspectors (inspection methods blueprint/GD&T basics gage use workmanship standards).

  • Ensure consistent execution of incoming inspection and clear escalation to SQE/Engineering.

How will you get here

  • Startup mindset: structured fast practicalbuild it right then scale it.

  • Strong riskjudgement understands accurate vs must be good enough to launch safely.

  • Supplier influence withoutauthoritycan drive action through clarity and standards.

  • Strong executive communication: can turn quality chaos into decision-ready updates.

What Success Looks Like (First 612 Months)

  • PPAP-based supplier readiness framework deployed for the site.

  • Critical suppliers qualified with stable processes and approved PPAPs prior toramp.

  • Incoming inspection systemrunssmoothly with trained inspectors and clear escalation.

  • Reduced supplier escapes and measurable improvement in PPM/DPPM and COPQ duringramp.

Education:

  • Bachelors degree in engineering(Mechanical Manufacturing Electrical Industrial or related).

Experience:

  • 7 years experience in Supplier Quality / Manufacturing Quality in complex electromechanical products.

  • Demonstrated successbuilding or scaling quality systems at a new siteor major facility expansion.

  • Strong working knowledge and hands-on leadership usingPPAP(PFMEA Control Plan MSA capability PSW).

  • Experience leading supplier audits and driving corrective actions toverifiedclosure.

  • Ability tooperatehands-on in a manufacturing environment (supplier floor site floor).

Travel Requirements: Up to25%to suppliers and partner sites (domestic; occasional international if needed)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience withdata center hardware servers rack integration or high-performance computing.

  • Experience withliquid cooling systems(leak contamination corrosion seal integrity materialcompatibilityfailure modes).

  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 environment and customer audit readiness.

  • Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt) or equivalent structured CI experience.

What Can Jabil Offer You

Along with growth stability and the opportunity to be challenged Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical Dental Prescription Drug and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options

  • 401K Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Life AD&D and Disability Insurance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Pet Insurance

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Annual Merit Increases

  • Community Volunteer Opportunities

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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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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL) we are proud to be a trusted partner for the worlds 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 experti...
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Key Skills

  • Project / Program Management
  • Change Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • ISO 9001
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Quality Systems
  • Quality Management
  • Supplier Management
  • HACCP
  • As9100

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