Faces of JBC: Sabina Williams
Tenacious, inventive, adaptable...
We're back for another edition of The Faces of JBC, a series dedicated to JBC's most valuable asset - our wonderful team members!
Today, we get to meet a recent addition to JBC's Engineering Team: Sabina Williams.
Sabina joins the long list of Buckeyes who have come aboard Team JBC in recent years (I promise we're not biased - but go Bucks!) and has since become an integral member of our Engineering Team. Starting as an intern last February, Sabina is now a full-time Manufacturing Engineer who plays a crucial role in supporting our commitment to process engineering innovation.
Let's learn about Sabina in her own words...
What Did you do before working at JBC?
"Before working at JBC, I was a Mechanical Engineering student at The Ohio State University. While there, I served as President of an engineering team that designed and built the world’s fastest lightweight electric motorcycle, earning a Guinness World Record. Leading that team allowed me to blend technical design, machining, racing, and team leadership into one high-stakes challenge."
Why did you decide to go into mechanical Engineering and what do you like most about it?
"I’ve been fascinated by how things work since I was a little kid. Mechanical engineering felt like the language that explained the physical world — and more importantly, gave me the tools to improve it. I love the moment when a complex system finally “clicks” and goes from chaotic to controllable."
Describe your role at JBC and what attracted you to it?
"At JBC, I lead engineering efforts across converting, automation, and Aerospace & Defense R&D. What attracted me most was the autonomy — the ability to identify a problem, develop a solution, and see it implemented on the floor. I’m motivated by environments where ideas can move quickly from concept to reality."
What has been your favorite project/what are you most proud of since working here?
"Since working here, I have enjoyed a lot of automation projects and die-cutting projects, but there is one energy storage program I have been most proud of. It required crossfunctional coordination, complex rotary die cutting, automation design, and customer communication — all under real performance pressure. Seeing it moving from concept to production was incredibly rewarding."
How do you feel you have grown professionally?
"Since starting at JBC, I’ve grown in confidence and ownership. I’ve moved from solving assigned problems to identifying opportunities proactively, leading programs, and interfacing directly with customers. The biggest shift has been understanding how engineering decisions impact production, cost, and long-term strategy."
Can you describe your job/company in three words?
"Tenacious, inventive, and adaptable."
What JBC value means most to you and why?
a. Don't ever quit
b. Multi-faceted
c. We care
d. Always with integrity
"e. The status quo can always be improved - This value really resonates most with me. I’m constantly evaluating processes and asking how they can be optimized — whether that’s on the floor, in design, or in communication. Staying comfortable in the status quo is the fastest way to lose momentum."
What is your greatest motivation?"I’m most motivated by solving problems that initially seem unsolvable. There’s a unique satisfaction in breaking down complexity, identifying patterns, and watching a solution come together — especially when it changes what others thought was possible. This is what I think about as I fall asleep at night; instead of counting sheep, I design ideas for machines." |
What are some of your interests outside of work?"I enjoy creating in any outlet I can find! I love to cook, bake, sew, and build things. I also love aquariums/plants. I have a ton of plants that I take care of and 2 ecosystem aquariums that I maintain. When I have time, I also enjoy being active; I do boxing, hiking, and I want to learn to snowboard next." |
What is something about you that most people don't know?"I have synesthesia, which means some of my senses overlap; this means numbers and words have feelings, textures, colors, smells, and directions associated with them. It’s a fun party trick and makes it much easier to memorize part numbers on the shop floor. On the flip side, maps and directions can be confusing for me, so I rely on Google Maps more than I’d like to admit." |
Who is the most famous person you've ever met?"Mike DeWine shook my hand, and we chatted for a while!" |
Here's a quick rundown of some of Sabina's favorite things:
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Pink Floyd live at Pompeii, 1971. Image via: Rolling Stone (By the way, which one's pink?) |