Global Quality Manager - Design Engineering

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Tampa, FL
Senior level
Hardware
The Role
The Global Quality Manager - Design Engineering will lead the standardization and optimization of quality systems, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving global initiatives to improve design quality and process efficiency. Responsibilities include managing global quality teams, developing training programs, and leading quality-related strategic operations. This role also involves mentoring, evaluating performance, and implementing quality-enhancing changes across the organization.
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At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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.

 

How will you make an impact?

As a Global Quality Manager – Design Engineering, you will drive the standardization, optimization, and digitalization of quality systems, tools, procedures, and policies across Jabil Design Engineering. You will ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements while leading global initiatives to improve design quality, risk mitigation, and process efficiency. Additionally, you will mentor teams, support program transfers, and facilitate the implementation of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).

What will you do?

Leadership & Management Responsibilities:

  • Recruit, interview, and hire Global Quality Engineers.
  • Develop and implement training programs for Quality teams.
  • Mentor and coach teams to enhance performance and expertise.
  • Establish and monitor performance metrics aligned with business objectives.
  • Conduct regular evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
  • Drive continuous improvement in quality operations.
  • Facilitate communication across global design sites and teams.

Strategic & Operational Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute a Quality strategy that aligns with business goals.
  • Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Support cost-reduction initiatives by streamlining processes.
  • Develop and maintain forecasting models to track quality performance.
  • Improve customer satisfaction metrics through quality enhancements.

Technical Responsibilities:

  • Lead the standardization and optimization of quality and design engineering systems.
  • Implement phase/gate product lifecycle management systems.
  • Ensure effective product launches and smooth program transfers between sites.
  • Provide technical support in design for sustainability to enable environmentally responsible product development.
  • Promote and oversee DFMEA and DFSS implementation across design teams.
  • Support data and knowledge transfer activities between Jabil sites.
  • Ensure the confidentiality and security of sensitive data.

How will you get here?

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field required.
  • Master's Degree (MS) in Engineering is a plus.

Experience:

  • 6–8 years of experience in a quality-related role, with at least 5 years in a similar leadership position.
  • Experience in Product Design and/or Design Quality is required.
  • Proven expertise in design engineering quality systems and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience managing global teams and leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Travel required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Proficiency in document control systems such as WindChill, Power BI, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interpret schematics, technical procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven track record in change management, process optimization, and cost reduction.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills across global teams.
  • Knowledge of global and regional logistics operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bilingual (Spanish or Mandarin) preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
  • 401K match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Annual Base Pay Increase 
  • Community Volunteer Opportunities

 

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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Accessibility Accommodation  If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

 

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The Company
Arden, NC
41,000 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

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

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