How will you make an impact?

Material Handling Project Engineer will be responsible for providing expert-level material handling engineering solutions and strategic guidance across multiple Jabil sites within a designated region. This role focuses on optimizing material flow, storage, and handling processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.

What will you do?

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative material handling systems, equipment, and processes across multiple Jabil manufacturing and warehouse sites within the assigned region.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of existing material handling operations to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Develop and present compelling business cases for material handling capital expenditures, including ROI analysis and justification. Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with site operations teams, engineering, supply chain, and IT to ensure seamless integration of material handling solutions with overall business objectives.
• Manage and oversee material handling projects from conceptualization through successful implementation, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Evaluate and select appropriate material handling equipment and technologies based on technical specifications, cost-effectiveness, and operational needs.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements in material handling and logistics.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to local site engineering teams on material handling principles and technologies.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for material handling operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Standardize material handling processes, equipment, and best practices across the region to ensure consistency and leverage economies of scale.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for material handling operations.
• Provide training and support to site personnel on new material handling equipment and systems.
• Ensure all material handling solutions comply with relevant safety regulations and company standards.
• Manage multiple material handling projects concurrently across various regional facilities, providing technical guidance and oversight.

How will you get here?

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Material Handling Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) highly desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive experience in material handling engineering, with at least 1-3 years in a leadership or regional role within a manufacturing or logistics environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of various material handling systems
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and simulation software.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage complex projects across multiple sites simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned region to support various Jabil sites (up to 75%). When not traveling, work location is required on-site at the home-site location.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for layout and system design.

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