Senior Material Flow Engineer

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Jabil is seeking an innovative Senior Material Flow Engineer with automation expertise to be apart of our regional deployment team for new and current site optimization.

This position will be based onsite at one our US locations and require approximately 75% travel within the United States to support site assessments, project implementation, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational standardization efforts across the network.

How will you make an impact?

The Senior Material Flow Engineer at Jabil, Inc. will be responsible for optimizing material movement, storage, and presentation within our manufacturing and logistics operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support lean manufacturing initiatives. This role involves analyzing current processes, designing improved material flow systems, and implementing solutions across various Jabil sites.

• Analyze existing material flow processes, layouts, and material handling equipment to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and waste.
• Design and develop optimized material flow strategies, including line-side delivery, supermarket design, kitting, and sequencing solutions.
• Utilize simulation software and lean methodologies (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen) to model and validate proposed improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT to implement new material flow systems and processes.
• Lead material flow assessments and improvement projects at manufacturing and distribution sites throughout the United States.
• Develop and implement standard work procedures for material handling, kitting, and line-side replenishment.
• Evaluate and recommend new material handling equipment, automation, and technologies to improve material flow and efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement projects related to material flow, inventory reduction, and space utilization.
• Provide training and support to operational teams on new material flow processes and tools.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to material flow efficiency, inventory turns, and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and Jabil's quality standards in all material flow designs and implementations.
• Travel up to 75% within the United States to support project execution, facility launches, operational assessments, and implementation of material flow best practices.

Education, experience, and skills requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in material flow engineering, industrial engineering, or supply chain optimization within a manufacturing environment, preferably in electronics manufacturing or a high-volume production setting.
• Proven experience in applying Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Pull Systems).
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) for facility layout and material flow design.
• Experience with simulation software for material flow analysis (e.g., Flex Sim, Arena) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma…