Lead Quality Technician
Jabil · Florence, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Jabil (industrial) in Florence, KY. Investigate, analyze, and resolve quality defects, non-conformances, and process deviations through corrective actions.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, SPC, FMEA, Control plans
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How this role compares
Against 7 other live quality postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Typical (60+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 60+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ SPC 63%
- ✓ Control plans 63%
- ✓ Root cause 50%
- ✓ ISO 9001 50%
- Lean 38%
- CAPA 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Jabil
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Jabil in Florence
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Full description from JabilAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Education
- ✓High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience
- ✓5+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment
- ✓2+ years of experience in a lead, senior, or supervisory quality role
- ✓Experience supporting quality management systems and auditing activities
- ✓Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Associate's Degree in a technical field
- ✓Six Sigma Green Belt or similar quality certification
- ✓ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT), Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), or related certification
- ✓Experience utilizing ERP and MES systems
- ✓Prior experience supporting customer audits and quality improvement projects
What Can Jabil Offer You?
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- ✓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 Merit Increases
- ✓Community Volunteer Opportunities
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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.
Location/Division Specific Information
- •Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday, and every other Wednesday
- •Hours: 6:00AM - 5:30PM EST
- •Compensation: Hourly
- •Building: CVG 200
- •Location : 4805 Aero Pkwy, Suite 200, Florence, KY 41042
How will you make an impact?
The Lead Quality Technician will drive quality excellence by leading inspection activities, identifying and resolving quality issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides leadership to Quality Technicians while supporting compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and Jabil quality management systems. Your expertise will help ensure products consistently meet customer expectations while improving manufacturing processes and maintaining compliance with quality standards.
What will you do?
- •Lead and supervise a team of Quality Technicians and Quality Inspectors, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback
- •Perform complex inspections and testing of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products using precision measurement equipment
- •Investigate, analyze, and resolve quality defects, non-conformances, and process deviations through corrective actions
- •Partner with Engineering, Production, and other cross-functional teams to address quality concerns and improve process performance
- •Develop and maintain quality control plans, inspection procedures, and work instructions
- •Conduct internal audits and support external quality audits to ensure compliance with applicable quality systems
- •Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data; prepare reports and communicate findings to leadership
- •Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities using methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, and Six Sigma
- •Train and mentor junior Quality Technicians on quality standards, inspection techniques, and best practices
- •Maintain accurate and timely quality documentation and records
How will you get here?
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- •Strong understanding of quality management systems, including ISO 9001
- •Proficiency with quality inspection tools and equipment, including calipers, micrometers, CMMs, and SPC techniques
- •Knowledge of quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, FMEA, and 8D problem solving
- •Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation
- •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- •Effective leadership, coaching, and team development abilities
- •Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- •Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- •Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy