Jabil

Senior Engineering Manager

Jabil$120K — $150K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in product development
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in engineering management
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
  • Proven track record of managing multiple concurrent programs

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct the multi-functional engineering team
  • Translate business objectives into engineering plans
  • Drive organizational scaling and capability development
  • Oversee engineering execution across projects
  • Establish governance for technical decisions and risk management
  • Lead cross-functional alignment among departments
  • Promote innovation and challenge traditional approaches

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a diverse and talented engineering team
  • Focus on driving innovation and continuous improvement
  • Emphasis on professional growth and team development
  • Engagement with customers at a strategic level
  • Conducive environment for fostering collaboration and accountability
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team (Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, and Firmware) to deliver high-quality products and support business growth. This role owns organizational capability, execution excellence, and engineering strategy, ensuring alignment between technical delivery, customer expectations, and long-term business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Leadership & Strategy
  • Plan, organize, and direct multi-functional engineering team organization to meet business objectives
  • Translate business direction into engineering priorities, execution plans, and resource allocation
  • Drive organizational scalability, efficiency, and capability development

Execution Ownership & Governance
  • Oversee engineering execution across multiple projects
  • Establish governance for technical decisions, tradeoffs, and risk management
  • Ensure predictable execution through clear metrics, cadence, and accountability
  • Align engineering outputs to schedule, cost, quality, and customer expectations

Cross-Functional & Customer Leadership
  • Lead cross-functional alignment across engineering, program management, operations, and quality
  • Support customer engagement, including technical discussions, escalations, and strategic alignment
  • Ensure a consistent and unified engineering position in external and internal communications

Technical Leadership & System Thinking
  • Provide leadership on system design, integration, and cross-disciplinary tradeoffs
  • Guide resolution of complex technical challenges
  • Ensure high-quality engineering decisions and proactive risk management

Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Drive improvements in engineering processes, tools, and workflows
  • Enable faster development cycles through improved coordination and execution discipline
  • Promote innovation and challenge legacy approaches


MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership & Development
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven team environment
  • Coach and mentor engineers to achieve high performance and career growth
  • Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard engineering staff
  • Identify individual and team strengths and development needs

Performance Management
  • Establish clear goals and performance expectations aligned to organizational objectives
  • Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and formal performance evaluations
  • Monitor team performance against metrics and drive continuous improvement

Resource Planning
  • Manage workload distribution and optimize utilization of engineering resources
  • Align staffing to program needs and forecast future resource requirements


JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in product development
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in engineering management roles
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple concurrent programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong organizational leadership across multi-disciplinary engineering functions
  • Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level communication
  • Exceptional drive for results and ownership of complex execution
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in ambiguous environments
  • Deep system-level technical understanding across hardware and firmware domains
  • Ability to scale teams, processes, and organizational capability
  • Strong customer engagement and external influence capability
  • Proven ability to develop leaders and build high-performing teams
  • Strong collaboration and influence across matrixed organizations
  • Continuous improvement mindset with focus on scalability and efficiency


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About Jabil

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services. At Jabil, they are a product solutions company focused on empowering brands that have their sights set on empowering the world – it’s their reason for being, and the guiding force driving them to become the most technologically advanced and most trusted in their field. Whether they are serving one of the world’s biggest and best-known brands or the coolest tech startups, their resolve never wavers. They share common desires and values with these brands: to make a difference by empowering a better, healthier, safer, and cleaner world, in all they do.

Jabil Careers

Join Jabil's dynamic team today and be part of a global leader in manufacturing solutions, where innovation meets purposeful design. At Jabil, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and leadership development in an environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Work You’ll Do

At Jabil, every position plays a critical role in our success. You’ll collaborate with a global team of professionals dedicated to pioneering solutions in various industries. Our culture thrives on innovation and leadership, empowering you to explore new paths and push boundaries.

Why Choose Jabil?

- **Innovative Culture**: Dive into a workplace where innovation is at the core of everything we do. At Jabil, creativity and new ideas lead the way to groundbreaking achievements. - **Diversity and Inclusion**: Join a team where diversity is celebrated. Jabil's commitment to diversity training ensures an inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is heard. - **Career Growth**: With Jabil, your career trajectory is limitless. We offer extensive opportunities for career advancement, from professional development workshops to leadership training programs.

Explore Job Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a more experienced role, Jabil has a variety of job opportunities to fit your skills and ambitions. We are continuously hiring talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Jabil internship. Gain hands-on experience, enhance your skills, and network with industry leaders. Our internships provide a solid foundation for future employment and are a stepping stone to a full-time position at Jabil.

Benefits of Working at Jabil

- **Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional and personal life. - **Global Networking**: Connect with colleagues around the world and expand your professional network within the industry. - **Employee Training**: Engage in ongoing training programs designed to hone your skills and enhance your career prospects.

Join Our Team

Ready to advance your career at Jabil? Explore open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for curious, creative, and solution-driven team players who are ready to make an impact.

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Learn more about Jabil
Size
238,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$213.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$27.5 billion
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