Manufacturing Engineer I

Jabil
Gurnee, IL

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.

JOB SUMMARY
Under limited supervision, makes intricate tools, jogs, fixtures, punches, molds, gauges and dies to closest tolerances. Works from drawings, sketches, models or instructions. Plans work to be done by most economical method, utilizing proper machines. May assign machining of parts to machinists and make sketches for own or other’s use in making parts of subassemblies.


May assist Supervisor in the scheduling of work and provide direction to other staff members, serving as group leader on projects when required.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Constructs and repairs machine shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs or dies for use within the establishment.
  • Performs assignments that range from the use of ordinary tool room operations to performing work involving accurate relationships and extremely close tolerances.
  • Plans construction procedures and methods, selecting the proper materials.
  • Makes allowances for shrinkage during the heat treating of tools and metal flow in dies.
  • Lays out, fabricates and assembles metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specification.
  • Uses a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
  • Computes dimensions; determines machining and material or parts required.
  • Performs precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
  • Recommends revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on “machine-ability” or fabrication problems encountered.
  • Solves problems relating to unusual material, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process.
  • Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
  • May provide guidance to lower level toolmakers.
  • Supports all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
  • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
  • Ability to perform basic math and interpret and executive work instructions.

The hourly pay range for this role is $22.84 - $41.11. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

Jabil may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. If and when AI is used, Jabil ensures that its use of AI would not have the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes.

BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline ( the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline ( and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

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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Posted 2026-05-06

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