Global Director of Manufacturing Engineering

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a technical leader, where you'll drive strategic initiatives and enhance operational excellence. This role focuses on collaborating with manufacturing engineering leaders to improve productivity and reduce costs through innovative solutions. You'll have the opportunity to shape best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to contribute to transformative projects and grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Professional Development Opportunities

Work-Life Balance Programs

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience in engineering roles.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead process capability development and equipment qualification.
• Ensure operational standards meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Process Improvement

Quality Standards Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9000

AS9100

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 work toward a greater purpose. You will also be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We prioritize work-life balance and offer various 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 salary range for this position is $145,000.00 - $239,300.00, with the actual offer based on geographic location, experience, education, licensure, and skill level.

Purpose Statement: Responsible for providing technical leadership and executing strategic initiatives by working closely with regional Manufacturing Engineering leaders to evolve operations, increase productivity, and reduce costs through:

1. Enhancing our ability to drive scalable, global solutions
2. Identifying, establishing, and continuously improving standard work globally to ensure consistency across tools, reporting, and processes
3. Scaling global best practices
4. Achieving high-quality standards at all sites globally
5. Providing escalation support for technical issues
6. Developing action plans to improve KPIs and achieve best-in-class performance
7. Developing necessary technical skills of subject matter experts (SMEs)
8. Monitoring compliance with industry regulations and standards
9. Aligning new solutions with the Manufacturing and Sustaining Services Technology team
10. Leading effective deployment of new solutions

These efforts support our operational focus on the relentless removal of waste and our imperative to standardize, scale, and improve as we think differently to enable growth to $10B.

Key Job Accountabilities:

1. Characterize and control critical operational standards and methods to enable quality, cost, and delivery on customer products. Lead best practices sharing and adoption within engineering operations. Lead process capability matrix development relative to the technology roadmap. Lead equipment installation, operational, and performance qualification.
2. Serve as the standard work subject matter expert for manufacturing operations. Ensure processes, organizational capability, and culture meet commitments to customers. Build collaborative relationships with internal and external customers. Lead the development and adoption of standard work for processes and technologies.
3. Create and monitor objectives, goals, strategies, and measures for engineering teams. Establish efficient processes and systems to track and report on initiatives, resources, projects, and savings. Lead the development and adoption of process performance monitors to achieve takt time.
4. Serve as the primary escalation point for engineering activities to ensure appropriate resource leveraging. Manage issues to achieve root cause identification and deployment of systemic corrective actions.
5. Exemplify and uphold Plexus Core Values. Focus on potential evaluation, succession planning, and employee development and coaching to realize full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required
• 10 years of related experience is required
• Knowledge of ISO 9000, AS9100, TL9000, ISO 13485, FDA GMP Quality System Requirements through training or experience is necessary
• Black Belt certification is preferred

Travel Requirements:

• Typically about 25%, which 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 provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special requirements. Contact us at [e-mail] for application accommodations, including contact info and assistance details. This email is for accommodation requests only.

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 employment offers are contingent upon passing a drug screen and background check.