Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.  

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience. 

Who we are and what we do? 

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives. 
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.

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.

Why you will love it? 

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world. 

At Plexus, you will find:

A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity

Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment

An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise

Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines

Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives

Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

Bespoke development plan

Online learning and formal development programs

Full-time, permanent employment contract

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) 

Paid family leave

Private medical insurance

Group income protection insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme 

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer time off

Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)

Life assurance

Occupational health

Vision care discounts

Discount schemes 

Company sick pay scheme 

Onsite gym/ discounted gym 

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.