Senior Innovation Engineer at Jabil Inc. in saint petersburg, Florida

Job Description:

At Jabil, we empower the brands who empower the world – it’s our reason for being and the guiding force that’s driving us to become the most technologically advanced manufacturing solutions provider on the planet.  Whether we’re serving one of the world’s biggest and best known brands or the coolest tech startups, our resolve never wavers. We share common desires with these brands: to make the world a better, safer and cleaner place.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Innovation Engineer is responsible for creating innovative new product and technology concepts from idea to working prototypes. Responsible for leading a team in design, prototyping, validating and executing engineering efforts as assigned by the R&D/ Engineering Manager, Business Unit, or PMO. 

The Sr. Innovation Engineer will focus on the development of products at the Proof of Concept Stage. This includes lab-scale methods demonstrating manufacturability. In the early phases of a project this position will work with Commercial Teams to create product samples for testing. Once functional, the new product concept will be further developed by cross-functional R&D or Divisional teams.

Furthermore the Sr. Innovation Engineer role is to facilitate transfer of products in a controlled and planned methodology from design to manufacturing facility.

A key attribute is the ability to employ experience, knowledge of the industry, and engineering/modeling skills to create and produce break-through designs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create concepts, designs and construction of prototypes, tooling, fixtures, product components and assemblies used for testing


• Utilize any construction techniques and equipment to create functioning prototypes


• Building and construction of molds, tooling and assembly fixtures


• Operate all fabrication assembly equipment


• Perform functional testing of prototypes and document test results


• Work as part of a team developing concepts with full production strategy identified


• Support the transfer of manufacturing to the production site through and extended launch schedule to ensure sustainability


• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.


• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.


• Work concurrently with PMO Engineering Services, Business Units, Manufacturing, Test, Purchasing, and Quality departments through the design phase of a program. 


• Work to provide a design that not only meets the customer’s criteria, but is also of high quality, cost effective, and manufacturability.


• Present capabilities and results to both internal and external customers.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Typically reports to Management.  Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include:  Engineering or R&D Manager


• Job is not directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).  Job title example(s) of employees indirectly supervised:  Component Engineers I, II or III, Assemblers, and Engineering Support staff.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Prototype and NPI skillsets in complex designs and systems


• Familiar with plastic joining techniques


• Familiar with incoming materials and receiving inspection


• Budget forecasting management


• Strong project management / organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Other responsibilities as assigned. Including but not limited to, meeting project objectives, product and performance specifications, and project budget.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 
  Bachelor's Degree required. 


• Degree in Science, Engineering or Mold/Machine design


• 8 - 10 years’ experience in engineering, design, mold or model making in the packaging industry


• Computer-aided Engineering (CAD required)


• Hands on skills to fabricate and assemble prototypes, molds, fixtures and models


• Experience with the following machines and processes preferred:
  
  
  • Computer-aided engineering skills (mold-flow/FEA)
  
  
  • Set up and operate tool making machinery
  
  
  • Tooling: EDM, lathe, milling, grinding and fitting
  
  
  • Fabrication: Injection Molding, Thermoforming, Extrusion, Die cutting,
  
  
  • Laser cutting, Stereolithography, Printing and Decoration and IML
  
  
  • Assembly: Heat Sealing, Film lamination, Rigid/flexible welding, and
  
  
  • Package filling line processes, Form-fill-seal, capping, sorters 
  
  
  
  


• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.

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 identify, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.