Project Engineer

Summary/Brief:
The Automation Project Engineer is responsible for leading the introduction and implementation of packaging automation equipment for the medical device division of Jabil Healthcare.
This role covers the full automation project lifecycle, from RFQ through to PQ and final handover to production.
It focuses on ensuring the successful integration of packaging systems that meet regulatory, safety, and operational standards specific to the medical device industry.
As part of the New Product Introduction (NPI) manufacturing team, this position requires several years of experience managing the development and deployment of large-scale, custom packaging automation projects with Equipment integrators.
This is an on-site role, which includes project travel and some flexibility for working from home.
This customer-facing position requires excellent communication skills to manage vendor relationships, provide updates to internal teams, and communicate project status effectively with customers.
The role is open to applicants with a strong manufacturing background, particularly those with NPI leadership experience in the automation of packaging equipment (experience in medical devices is a plus, but applicants from other manufacturing industries are welcome).
Education/Training/Experience:
Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or similar discipline.
4+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment with high-volume automated assembly, and packaging experience is preferable.
Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical packaging preferred.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with experience presenting to cross-functional teams and customers.
Exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication abilities.
Customer-focused, results-driven, self-directed leader with a strong motivation for continuous improvement.
Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques.
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to successfully execute automation projects from URS to PQ completion, particularly for automated packaging systems in regulated industries.
Responsibilities of Position:
Lead the design, buy-off, installation, and validation of automated packaging production lines for medical devices.
Oversee process characterization and optimization (including DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, etc.) for packaging systems.
Lead systematic technical root cause investigations related to packaging automation issues.
Support production line ramp-up to achieve production goals, ensuring smooth integration of automated packaging systems.
Drive continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing metrics, such as OEE, scrap, cost, productivity, and utilization within the packaging area.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize packaging line performance.
Ensure adherence to all relevant quality system requirements, including regulatory compliance specific to medical devices.
Provide coaching and technical guidance to maintenance and other technical team members on problem-solving and improvement projects.
Manage project budgets, coordinate with vendors and customers as needed, and ensure the timely delivery of automation systems.
Travel as necessary to support equipment buy-offs and/or training at vendor or customer sites.
Participate in program review sessions with customers to discuss project status, cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Determine customer packaging requirements and negotiate pricing with vendors for packaging automation equipment and services.
Collaborate with the sales team to provide engineering support for presentations and proposals related to packaging system capabilities.
Lead the development of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for packaging system integration and testing.
Establish milestones and track adherence to project timelines and schedules.
Coordinate design reviews and weekly project status meetings to ensure alignment with customer and internal requirements.
Serve as the primary communication interface, providing timely and accurate information between the company, customers, and automation vendors for packaging automation projects.