Global Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Plexus Corp; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to provide technical leadership and drive operational excellence. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with regional teams to enhance productivity and implement best practices across manufacturing operations. Your expertise will be essential in developing scalable solutions and ensuring compliance with critical quality standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and inclusivity, and take advantage of professional development opportunities to accelerate your career growth while contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of technology.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Professional Development Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering and operational roles.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Develop action plans to enhance key performance indicators.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Operational Standards

Process Improvement

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9000

AS9100

TL9000

ISO 13485

FDA GMP Quality System

Job description

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial companies to design, manufacture, and service some of the world's most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission-critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users, and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave, and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence, and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements, and/or skill level. Salary Range:

$145,000.00 - $239,300.00

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 costs by:

1. Enhancing our ability to drive scalable, global solutions
2. Identifying, establishing, and continuously improving standard work globally that drives consistency across tools, reporting, and processes
3. Scaling global Best practices
4. Achieving consistent high-quality standards at all sites globally
5. Providing escalation support for technical issues
6. Developing action plans to improve key performance indicators (KPIs) and achieve Best-in-class execution performance
7. Developing necessary technical skills of subject matter experts (SMEs)
8. Monitoring compliance with industry regulations and standards
9. Alignment on new solutions with the Manufacturing and Sustaining Services Technology team
10. Leading 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 enable quality, cost, and delivery on 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. 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 the status of initiatives, including resources, projects, and savings. Lead development and adoption of process performance monitors to achieve takt time.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for engineering activities to ensure appropriate site, regional, and corporate resources are leveraged. Manage issues to achieve root cause identification and regional deployment of systemic corrective actions.
• Responsible for exemplifying and holding their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring 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 required
• Ten (10) years of related experience is required
• General 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 role
• Black Belt certification is preferred

Travel Requirements:

• Typically about 25%. This 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 [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.