
Manufacturing Engineer
Jabil · Prince George, VA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $59k–$94k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Jabil (industrial) in Prince George, VA.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Tooling
- Base pay
- $59k–$94k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Virginia: typical posted base $98k–$150k. This one lists $59k–$94k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 34 manufacturing engineer openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 33 other live manufacturing postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- About 38% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 5+)
Typical $98k–$150k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 47%
- New product launch 44%
- Lean 26%
- ✓ Root cause 24%
- Automation 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Jabil
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- 2
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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?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
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This plant: Jabil in Prince George
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Full description from JabilAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
Monitor the quality and efficiency performance for assigned manufacturing line(s). Drive continuous improvement through process development, root cause analysis and systematic problem solving; utilize data from CIQ, TARS and other sources as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- ◆Continually strive to balance and optimize line throughput, including efforts to minimize changeover downtime (i.e. common set-ups).
- ◆Monitor production data to maximize production schedule
requirements
and minimize rework and scrap.
- ✓Provide input on creative ways to reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems.
- ✓Create work instructions / visual aids and teach production staff to complete required tasks.
- ✓Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, determine root cause and draw valid conclusions.
- ✓Design and / or procure production tooling, and product-specific fixtures and jigs.
- ✓Verify that machine maintenance is performed as scheduled on assigned line(s).
- ✓Encourage open communication and exchange of information within the engineering department and between the various support groups.
- ✓Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
- ✓Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- ✓1-2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
The pay range for this role is $58,800 - $94,100. 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; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.
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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.
- •* On-site at our Prince George, VA facility. **
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Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
