WHO WE ARE 

We’re a global team of over 20,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustaining service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. 

From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.

Whether you’re looking to start, make a change or advance your career, find your path at Plexus Corp. and make an impact.

WHY WE LOVE IT 

Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. Leadership and development programs to support your career goals.  

We believe that our people create our best Plexus.  At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.  

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

Purpose Statement:  Responsible for providing technical leadership and execution of strategic initiatives working closely with regional Manufacturing Engineering leaders to continuously evolve operations, increase productivity and reduce cost by:

Enhancing our ability to drive scalable, global solutionsIdentifying, establishing and continuously improving standard work globally that drives consistency across tools, reporting, and processesScaling global Best practicesAchieving consistent high-quality standards at all sites globallyProviding escalation support for technical issuesDeveloping action plans to improve key performance indicators (KPIs) and achieve Best-in-class execution performanceDeveloping necessary technical skills of subject matter experts (SMEs)Monitoring compliance with industry regulations and standardsAlignment on new solutions with the Manufacturing and Sustaining Services Technology teamLead effective deployment of new solutions
These efforts directly support our operational focus on the relentless removal of waste, and our imperative to Standardize, Scale and Improve as we Think Differently to enable our growth to $10B.

Key Job Accountabilities:

Characterize and control the critical operational standards and methods that enables quality, cost and delivery on the customer products. Lead best practices sharing and adoption within engineering operations. Lead process capability matrix relative to technology roadmap. Lead the execution of equipment installation, operational and performance qualification.Be the standard work subject matter expert for manufacturing operations. Ensure the processes, organizational capability and culture combine to consistently meet commitments to customers. Must be able to build collaborative relationships with internal and external customers. Lead the selection and development of standard work for specified processes and technologies.Create and monitor objectives, goals, strategies and measures for the engineering teams. Establish efficient processes and systems to track and report status of initiatives to include resources, projects, savings, etc. Lead development and adoption of process performance monitors to achieve takt time.Serve as primary escalation point for engineering activities to ensure that appropriate site, regional, and corporate resources are appropriately leveraged. Manage issues to achieve root cause identification and regional deployment of systemic corrective actions.Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is requiredTen (10) years of related experience is requiredGeneral Knowledge of ISO 9000, AS9100, TL9000, ISO 13485, FDA GMP Quality System Requirements, through training or hands on experience is necessary for success in this roleBlack Belt certification is preferred

Travel Requirements:  

Typically about 25%. That may increase depending on project demands

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you.

The email address above is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.

Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!