Automation & Industrial Engineering Leader

Plexus Corp; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp in Idaho is seeking a Systems Integration, Industrial Engineering and Automation leader to drive manufacturing process design and equipment strategy from concept to mass production.

You will lead a technical team, coordinate capital projects, implement automation, ensure quality compliance, and align operations with strategic objectives. This role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, collaboration across functions, and developing SMEs to sustain competitive performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
• Five or more years of related experience.
• Proven leadership and management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to determine processes, equipment, fixtures, and layout to support product manufacturing.
• Coordinate capital asset forecasts and equipment replacement plans for production equipment.
• Drive automation solutions, robotics, and smart manufacturing technologies across lines to optimize throughput and reduce cost.
• Ensure SOPs, WIs, and SFTs compliance and APQP content is effectively executed.
• Lead major improvement programs using Lean/Six Sigma to improve quality, yield, and cost.
• Interface with customers to ensure needs are met and support qualifications.
• Develop SMEs and Process Owners to support training and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering

5+ years of related experience

Leadership experience

Job description

Plexus Corp in Idaho is seeking a Systems Integration, Industrial Engineering and Automation leader to drive manufacturing process design and equipment strategy from concept to mass production.

You will lead a technical team, coordinate capital projects, implement automation, ensure quality compliance, and align operations with strategic objectives. This role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, collaboration across functions, and developing SMEs to sustain competitive performance.