Quality Engineer II (2nd shift)

Location / Division

On‑site at our Prince George, VA facility. Shift: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Second Shift). This role supports the startup of a new factory manufacturing large form‑factor equipment (shipping‑container size, 50+ tons, complex assemblies).

Impact

You will serve as a key quality representative supporting manufacturing operations, customers, and suppliers by driving process improvements, implementing and sustaining quality controls, resolving quality issues, and ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements. Through data‑driven decision making, root‑cause analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration, you will improve product and process performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and support the successful startup and long‑term growth of the new manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection plans, control plans, PFMEAs, and process documentation.
• Support new product introductions, process development, process validation, and manufacturing startup activities.
• Drive root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions for internal, supplier, and customer quality issues.
• Analyze quality data, defect trends, Pareto analysis, and process performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and sustain quality controls, inspection processes, work instructions, training materials, and quality standards.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to improve product and process performance.
• Interface directly with customers and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and support continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Support containment activities, nonconformance investigations, and rapid‑response quality actions.
• Support Gauge R&R studies, measurement system evaluations, and process capability improvement activities.
• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality‑management‑system requirements.
• Maintain quality documentation and records to support customer, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Support ongoing ISO 9001 compliance and quality‑system initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field (required).
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting quality‑improvement initiatives, root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and process controls.
• Experience working with electrical, electronic, electro‑mechanical, or industrial manufacturing processes (preferred).
• Experience supporting startup operations, new product introductions (NPI), process validation, or manufacturing launches (a plus).
• Experience with large form‑factor manufacturing, industrial equipment, power systems, heavy equipment, or other complex assemblies (highly preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong understanding of quality engineering principles, quality controls, inspection methodologies, and process controls.
• Experience leading root‑cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), containment activities, and continuous‑improvement efforts.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, CAPA, Pareto Analysis, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Experience supporting Gauge R&R studies, process validation activities, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality‑management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with panel assembly, point‑to‑point wiring, medium‑voltage systems, low‑voltage systems, or high‑power electronic assemblies.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality‑management‑system requirements.
• Experience interacting directly with customers and suppliers on quality‑related issues.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification (a plus).

Pay

The pay range for this role is $65,500 – $117,900. Job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits

Jabil’s total rewards package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; a 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.