Jabil, a global manufacturing and engineering firm, just announced plans to build a massive new facility in the Charlotte region. The project is expected to create 1,181 jobs and bring a $500 million investment over several years.
The new Salisbury facility will support customers in cloud and AI data center sectors.
“North Carolina has a proven track record of cultivating an environment where companies like Jabil can manufacture innovative solutions for the global economy,” said NC Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley in a press release. “Our ecosystem of workforce training partnerships, Tier 1 research, and growing supply chain is sure to ignite the advancement of this next generation technology and provide the company a great return on its investment.”
The company’s expansion will be supported by a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG), which could reimburse up to $11.25 million over 12 years if job creation and investment goals are met. State officials estimate the project could grow North Carolina’s economy by $3.2 billion during that time.
Because Rowan County is classified as a Tier 2 area, the JDIG agreement includes a $1.25 million transfer to the state’s Industrial Development Fund to support infrastructure in rural communities. The company estimates an annual payroll impact of $73.2 million in the region.
You can now apply for any of the positions at the new North Carolina facility on Jabil’s Careers site here.
