Product Engineering SME I

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's 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.
Position Summary
The Product Engineering SME I is responsible for managing products throughout their lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through volume production and sustaining engineering. This role focuses on product performance, yield improvement, quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization. The Product Engineering SME I works closely with Design, Process, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to ensure successful product delivery and continuous improvement.
Experience in Photonics, Optical Communications, Semiconductor, or High-Tech Manufacturing industries is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership & Lifecycle Management
Lead product activities from development, qualification, and NPI through high-volume manufacturing.
Drive successful product ramp-up and manufacturing readiness.
Monitor product health, performance, quality, and production metrics throughout the product lifecycle.
Coordinate engineering changes and product transfer activities.
Yield & Continuous Improvement
Analyze production data to identify yield loss mechanisms and process improvement opportunities.
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, cycle time reduction, and cost optimization initiatives.
Utilize statistical and analytical tools to improve product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Design, Process, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve technical challenges.
Support customer technical inquiries and qualification requirements when required.
Participate in design reviews and provide manufacturability, reliability, and product performance feedback.
Lead cross-functional projects to improve product robustness and production efficiency.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Photonics / Optical Engineering
Physics
Materials Engineering
Semiconductor Engineering
Or a related engineering discipline
Experience
3–10 years of experience in Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or related roles.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
Photonics, optical communications, semiconductor, electronics, or advanced manufacturing experience is advantageous.
Preferred Technical Experience
General Product Engineering
Product lifecycle management (NPI to sustaining)
Yield analysis and improvement
Root cause analysis and problem solving
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
FMEA, DOE, 8D, CAPA
Reliability and qualification methodologies
Data analytics using Excel, JMP, Minitab, SQL, Python, or MATLAB
Photonics/Optical Industry (Preferred)
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
Silicon Photonics (SiPh)
Optical transceivers and optical modules
Fiber optic components and assemblies
Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC)
Optical communication products
Data center networking products
Lasers, photodetectors, modulators, and optical engines
Understanding of optical parameters such as:
Insertion Loss (IL)
Return Loss (RL)
Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL)
Optical Power
Extinction Ratio (ER)
Wavelength Performance
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
Continuous improvement mindset.
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Skills
Python, SQL, Data Analysis, Excel, Project Management, Process Improvement, MATLAB