.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.JOB SUMMARYLeading the Manufacturing Engineering Department in operating with a high level of efficiency, integrity and enthusiasm, striving to achieve excellence (and avoid mediocrity) in all endeavors. Be a creative and proactive contributor on the management team, focused on continuous improvement.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis role must be viewed as operationally focused working closely with the Test and Quality Engineering leads in tandem with the Manufacturing Shift Lead to drive process test optimization, improvement and execution to plan.The Manufacturing Engineering Lead shall lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineers and Machine Support Engineers coordinating day to day activities in support of the manufacturing plan.Display expert knowledge of the corporate Manufacturing Engineering environment.Share information on the corporate environment with the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) function.Display expert knowledge of the internal and external engineering environment.Share information on the external environment with the ME function.Drive efficiencies in current technical systems.Manage the development of new technical systems.Support the Engineering Manager in the evaluation and equipment needs for today and future needs.Support the engineering manager with labour forecasting and skills needs in line with new business requirements.Undertake technology benchmarking and drive 'best in class' engineering solutions.Lead and Manage the Manufacturing Engineering Function.Agree clear performance metrics.Review performance metrics and progress continuously.Effectively prepare for and perform informal 1 to 1's and annual appraisals.Identify training / development needs on an ongoing basis.Agree individual development plans.Provide 1 to 1 coaching to facilitate individual excellence.May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.TEAM PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENTDrive a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement throughout the Manufacturing Engineering function.Create and manage a succession plan for the Manufacturing Engineering function.Drive motivation levels within the Manufacturing Engineering function.Drive consistency of approach and performance.Ensure that an effective forum for the exchange of ideas and information exists within the Manufacturing Engineering function