Engineering Journal Jobs in Ft Mitchell, KY

Job Summary

Shift: Every Other Wednesday and Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6am-6pm

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans and procedures for new and existing products.

• Conduct root cause analysis for product non-conformances and process deviations, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Perform statistical analysis of quality data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and risks.

• Participate in design reviews, process validations, and manufacturing readiness reviews to ensure quality requirements are met.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to integrate quality into product development and production.

• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and deliver quality training to manufacturing personnel and other stakeholders.

• Review and approve engineering changes, ensuring their impact on product quality is assessed and controlled.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and FMEA.

• Document and report on key quality metrics and performance indicators.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or a related technical field.

• 3-5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485 depending on industry).

• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC), measurement system analysis (MSA), and other quality tools.

• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• ASQ certifications (e.g., CQE, CSSBB) are a plus.

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Manufacturing Engineer

Boone County, KY

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer supports production operations by improving manufacturing processes, validating equipment and systems, and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and reliability within a regulated manufacturing environment.

This role works closely with operations, quality, and technical teams to implement process improvements, support equipment and process validation activities, and ensure manufacturing systems operate in accordance with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.

The position also supports continuous improvement initiatives and provides technical guidance related to equipment, production workflows, and process optimization.

Experience working in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments with batch processing and filling operations is strongly referred

Key Responsibilities

Process Improvement & Operational Support

• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance manufacturing performance.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend improvements related to equipment utilization, workflow, and labor efficiency.
• Participate in cross-functional teams focused on improving manufacturing effectiveness and operational performance.
• Conduct time studies, process evaluations, and workflow analysis to support productivity improvements.

Equipment & Process Validation

• Develop and execute validation protocols for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Prepare validation documentation including procedures, protocols, and final reports.
• Ensure validation activities meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with quality and regulatory teams to maintain compliance with applicable standards.

Manufacturing & Automation Support

• Support implementation and integration of new production equipment and manufacturing technologies.
• Assist in evaluating equipment performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support automated systems and manufacturing equipment used in production operations.

Production Optimization

• Work with operations teams to improve material flow, workstation layout, and production efficiency.
• Support development of standard work processes and manufacturing documentation.
• Help establish process control strategies to ensure consistent product quality.

Training & Technical Support

• Provide training and technical support for manufacturing personnel related to equipment and production processes.
• Develop visual management tools and documentation that support effective production control.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency and process stability.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to improve production performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within a regulated production environment.
• Experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with batching and filling operations in chemical or liquid production environments is required.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and regulated manufacturing practices.
• Experience with equipment validation and process validation activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

• Background in chemical manufacturing, liquid processing, or similar production environments
• Familiarity with EPA or FDA regulatory requirements (including 21 CFR guidelines)
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations

SUMMARYDirects the activities of the Machine Support group.

Responsible for maintaining production schedules and ensuring that quality standards are adhered to by the group.

**Hands-on experience and knowledge of Surface Mount Technologies (SMT) and Thru-hole equipment/gear.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIESRecruitment and Retention:· Recruit, interview and hire Process Engineers, Industrial Techs, WAVE Techs, and Machine Support Techs· Communicate criteria to recruiters for Process Engineers, Industrial Techs, WAVE Techs, and Machine Support Techs candidates.· Coach machine support department staff in the interviewing/hiring process.· Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make improvements.Employee and Team Development:· Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.· Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.· Coach and mentor tooling department staff to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.· Create and manage succession plans for the machine shop function.Performance Management:· Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e.

operational metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals).· Solicit ongoing feedback from Workcell Manager (WCM), Business Unit Manager (BUM), peers and team member on the PE team member's contribution to the workcell.

Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to team member based on feedback.· Express pride in staff and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.· Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.· Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.· Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused in times of crises.· Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.Communication:· Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department.· Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.· Ask questions; encourage input from team members.· Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES· Oversees the maintenance management program including repair parts, preventative maintenance, feeder maintenance, and the support equipment maintenance program· Plans the activities of the technical staff· Develops and maintains all department reports/records· Supervises the planning and execution of line moves and builds· Schedules equipment vendors for installation, repair and updates of equipment· Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.· Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement.

Identify and implement new practices and processes that are "best in field."· Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.· Lead by example; "walk the talk."· Utilize Jabil's Advanced Engineering group to ensure useful support to Jabil South.· Establish new measurement systems if/where possible.· Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.Comply with all procedures within the company security policy.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; and three years experience in maintenance management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hands-on experience and knowledge of Surface Mount Technologies (SMT) and Thru-hole equipment/gear, process optimization, Statistical Process Control, Design for Manufacturability, Design for Test, Demand Flow Technology (line balancing), and Design of Experiment methodologies.

Knowledge of engineering disciplines including chemistry, mechanical, electrical, and industrial as it pertains to surface mount and final assembly.

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services. Operating from over 100 facilities in 29 countries, Jabil delivers innovative, integrated, and tailored solutions to customers across a broad range of industries and end-markets, such as automotive, consumer lifestyle and wearable tech, defense and aerospace, connected home and building, industrial and energy, enterprise and infrastructure, healthcare, mobility, packaging and printing.

How will you make an impact?

• Jabil is seeking a Software Test Development Engineer who will directly contribute to the transformative growth within our Global cloud Test Development (GCTD) team in the Cloud Enterprise and Intelligent Infrastructure (CE&I) division by applying unique and innovative approaches to solving problems within a large-scale software production environment.
• As the Software Test Development Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of hardware products, contributing to the overall success of the manufacturing process and customer satisfaction.
• You will be responsible for contributing to the end-to-end architecture, definition, development and production deployment of production software applications and infrastructure spanning multiple customers and manufacturing regions.
• You will also be responsible for interfacing with internal engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and our end customers to ensure your software deliverables meet the rigorous standards of Jabil's world-class manufacturing environments.

What will you do?

Test System Development:

• Design and develop test systems and procedures for manufacturing processes. This includes creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts to assess the functionality and performance of hardware components or devices such as:
  • Motherboard,
  • Memory,
  • CPU,
  • Storage (SSD, HDD, NVMe) and
  • PCIE devices (NIC, GPU, Mezz cards, RAID cards)

Software Development Test:

• Create, validate, release, and maintain test software and scripts that automate the testing process.
• This software may include code for controlling test equipment, collecting and analyzing data, and generating test reports.

Sustaining Test:

• Support and maintenance for the manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11) level test software and infrastructure deployed at our production facilities, including the implementation of minor system configuration changes (new IPNs).

Test Infrastructure Expansions:

• Support the site's manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11) current test infrastructure as well as future expansions planning, deployments, and assembly.

Debugging and Troubleshooting:

• Diagnose and resolve issues with test software, or hardware components (servers, switches, racks, L10, L12) that may arise during the manufacturing process.

Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11) documentation of test procedures, specifications, and Infrastructure.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality assurance personnel, to ensure alignment of testing requirements and quality standards.

Continuous Learning:

• Stay updated on the latest advancements in testing technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices to keep manufacturing processes competitive and up to date.
• Definition and collaboration on overall test infrastructure and application architectures.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reports to Management

Education:

• BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field. MS preferred

Experience:

• 5 years' experience in software manufacturing test development/sustaining with enterprise servers, storage or networking products.

• Experience in the following programming/scripting languages:
  • Python,
  • Java,
  • BASH,
  • C, C++, experience a plus
• Linux development experience with a solid understanding of its fundamentals:
  • CentOS
  • Ubuntu
• Experience with hardware and API solutions for controlling, managing and stressing L10 devices (servers, network and storage SSDs, NVMe):
  • IPMI,
  • Redfish,
  • mprime,
  • FIO,
  • Linpack,
  • ptugen,
  • memtester
• Familiarity in the creation and configuration (DHCP, PXE boot, nginx) of Virtual Machines (VMs) using VMWare.
• Expertise with leading edge networking systems, hardware, software and protocols including but not limited to enterprise ethernet datacenter switching/routing L1, L2, and L3 (BGP, DHCP Relay, ECMP)
• Arista CloudVision is a plus.
• Experience with code versioning tools (Git preferred).
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in multi-site and multi-cultural environments.

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