# Automation Lead - Manufacturing Assembly Process

Hiring organization: [Jabil](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/jabil)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e84f33bd-9013-4a90-adf7-41b2b84c1c70

Listed on Jabil's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal

## Summary

Lead manufacturing automation strategy across multiple US facilities, transforming assembly and test processes from manual to fully automated systems while optimizing cost, quality, and throughput. This role suits experienced automation engineers ready to guide regional sites through complex, ROI-driven projects and mentor technical teams.

_Our summary, not Jabil's wording._

## Skills named

HMI, Lean Manufacturing, PLC, Six Sigma

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering
- 8+ years of progressive manufacturing automation experience with focus on assembly and test
- 5+ years in technical leadership or regional role supporting multi-site operations
- Proven implementation of automated assembly lines, robotic systems, vision systems, and automated test systems
- Strong automation line design and line balancing expertise
- Controls systems expertise including PLCs, HMIs, and software integration
- ROI justification and project execution experience
- Ability to travel up to 50% within the US

## Nice to have

- Master's degree
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
- Experience with manufacturing data integration and traceability systems

Apply on Jabil's site: https://jabil.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jabil_Careers/job/Salisbury-NC/Automation-Lead---Manufacturing-Assembly-Process_J2462248-2