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Jabil · 1 day ago

Lead Process Engineer

Jabil is a global manufacturing services company, and they are seeking a Lead Process Engineer for their St. Petersburg, FL facility. In this role, you will lead the technical execution of medical device product introductions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and successful transfer into manufacturing.

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Responsibilities

Lead process development teams to drive the technical execution of product launches, ensuring engineering deliverables meet scope, schedule, and budget
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Partner with R&D, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to integrate engineering requirements seamlessly across all functions
Support the design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing deployment of new medical devices in compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA regulations, IEC 60601)
Identify and mitigate engineering risks throughout the development lifecycle; lead FMEA activities and ensure adherence to DFx principles and manufacturing controls
Apply medical compliance processes (IQ, OQ, PQ) and ensure engineering documentation meets regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, CE)
Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation including DHF, risk management files, validation protocols, and reports
Promote and implement engineering best practices, tools, and processes to drive efficient and effective product development
Identify and execute opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Medical device NPI projectsCAD tools proficiencyDFx principles expertiseMedical device standards knowledgeAnalytical problem-solvingLeadershipMentoringCross-functional collaborationProject management toolsTroubleshooting skillsContinuous improvementProcess optimizationPrototypingTesting of medical productsRegulatory complianceManufacturing processesPlastic bonding techniquesLaser weldingUV bondingAdhesive dispensingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or related field) required
5+ years of experience in product development, including 2–3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
Proven success leading medical device NPI projects and navigating regulatory requirements
Hands-on experience with design, prototyping, and testing of medical products
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment
Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation software
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, PCB design/assembly, and mechanical assembly
Expertise in DFx principles and application
Knowledge of medical device standards (ISO 13485, IEC 60601, FDA 21 CFR Part 820)
Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Experience with project management tools and methodologies
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision‑making skills with an innovative, solution‑oriented approach
Ability to travel up to 50% to support on‑site product launch activities

Preferred

Medical catheter experience
Plastic bonding techniques
Adhesive dispensing
Laser welding
UV bonding

Company

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services.

H1B Sponsorship

Jabil has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (53)
2024 (32)
2023 (40)
2022 (71)
2021 (39)
2020 (60)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.2B
2026-01-15Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-06-18Post Ipo Debt· $3.2B
1993-05-07IPO

Leadership Team

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Steve Borges
EVP/CEO Jabil Heal
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Sherman Tang
CTO, Compute and Storage
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