JOB SUMMARY

To be a technical focal point to the Plant for alternate low cost, high quality components. The Materials Engineer will be a main driver in getting Jabil Strategic Suppliers approved on Customer AML, support AML review on new program start ups with EOL and Obsolete alternate recommendations and supporting the lead free initiative, monitor and work supplier quality issues directly with the manufacturer and communicate status on non-conforming parts/suppliers across all programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support Design Engineering, Project Management and Purchasing in identifying, sourcing and the implementation of new/alternate components that is of equal or greater performance without compromising quality at a total cost savings.
• Drive supplier selection strategies that will yield a supply base that can be used across all customer programs providing leverage cost savings.
• Ensure second level assignm...