Sr Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

Lead the development, review, and control of electrical manufacturing documentation

• Work instructions
• Wiring diagrams
• Panel layouts
• Wire lists
• Connection schedules
• SOPs
• Bill of materials

Conduct DFM and DFA reviews

• During NPI to ensure electrical designs are optimized for manufacturability, build efficiency, ergonomics, and defect prevention

Develop, maintain, and update PFMEA documentation

• Risk assessments

Define and standardize electrical wiring methodologies

• Routing practices
• Labeling standards
• Crimp validation methods
• Workmanship requirements

Design, develop, and optimize wire harnesses, subassemblies, and wire kits

• To improve build repeatability, quality, and takt alignment

Develop and optimize electrical build sequences

• To improve safety, ergonomics, takt time alignment, and overall labor efficiency (OLE)

Break down complex engineering drawings into simplified, trainable, production-ready work instructions

• For multi-level operator capability

Lead implementation and optimization of automated wire processing equipment

• To reduce variation and labor intensity

Partner with Industrial, Manufacturing, Controls, and Test Engineering

• To improve electrical assembly flow, ergonomics, line balance, and defect reduction

Provide advanced hands-on troubleshooting support

• For electrical build issues including wiring discrepancies, grounding concerns, component integration, and documentation gaps

Support equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT, and system acceptance activities

• As they relate to electrical integration and manufacturing readiness

Ensure controlled documentation and ECN discipline

• Throughout NPI, ramp, and sustaining production phases

Lead continuous improvement initiatives

• Focused on safety, quality, labor efficiency, cost reduction, and process standardization

Identify and implement opportunities to improve system reliability, reduce rework, and lower total cost of ownership

Own and define electrical manufacturing strategy for LFA products

• Panel builds
• Harness assemblies
• Power distribution systems
• Control integration

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in electrical manufacturing, industrial electrical engineering, or related roles
• Demonstrated experience leading DFM/DFA initiatives and process optimization projects
• Experience developing and maintaining PFMEA and risk mitigation documentation
• Strong experience reading, reviewing, and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
• Hands-on experience with electrical assembly processes, wire harnessing, and panel wiring in a manufacturing environment
• Experience developing structured manufacturing documentation including SOPs, standard work, and visual training aids
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical and safety standards (e.g., UL, NEC, NFPA 70E)
• Experience supporting NPI launches, production ramps, and sustaining operations
• Experience supporting NPI and production builds, including issue resolution and documentation updates

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Advanced understanding of electrical manufacturing methodologies, panel assembly techniques, grounding/bonding practices, and industrial power distribution systems (480VAC / 120VAC / 24VDC)
• Experience creating and maintaining electrical documentation using tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent ECAD platforms
• Strong knowledge of wire harness design, routing strategies, strain relief, labeling standards, and crimp validation best practices
• Experience developing wire kitting strategies to improve material readiness and line-side efficiency
• Familiarity with automated wire cutting, stripping, labeling, ferruling, and crimping machines
• Ability to identify and eliminate non-value-added steps in electrical assembly processes using lean methodologies
• Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills (8D, DMAIC, A3)
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support fast-paced manufacturing operations

Why Jabil

• Continuous innovation and operational excellence
• Collaborative environment fostering diverse ideas and technical expertise development
• Career growth supported through mentorship and hands-on project exposure