Manager - Product Engineering

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Wisconsin is seeking a Manager- Product Engineer to bridge manufacturing and the customer, ensuring quality, regulatory alignment, and product conformity.

You will drive requirements, BOM structure, and readiness through APQP while guiding technical conversations and problem resolution with SMEs. The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and development of the team, with focus on leveraging Plexus Core Values and delivering customer success in aerospace/defense, healthcare, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead capture of customer requirements, BOM structure, and product control plan.
• Define ABI's and tooling strategy; ensure manufacturing readiness via APQP.
• Lead DFMs discussions and assist customer in resolving problems with SME support.
• Identify root causes of failures and develop CAPA short- and long-term actions.
• Provide routine technical support to manufacturing and decide rework vs scrap.

Skills

APQP

CAPA

DFM

BOM management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years experience

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: $97,900.00 - $146,900.00

Purpose Statement

The Manager- Product Engineer role is responsible as the key liaison between manufacturing and the customer, ensuring that overall customer quality and regulatory requirements and expectations are met and product meets all specifications.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Lead the capture of customer requirements, determination of BOM structure, and development of the Product Control Plan. Define product ABI's and tooling strategy. Ensure manufacturing readiness of assigned customer product using the APQP process.
• Serve as the technical expert for customer inquiries, lead design for manufacturability discussions, and assist the customer in resolving problems, coordinating for SME support as needed.
• Conduct product-level improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Support efforts to identify root causes of failures and develop short- and long-term action plans for CAPA.
• Provide routine technical support to manufacturing personnel, answer technical questions, and lead real-time analysis and resolution of customer/product related problems. Make decisions on rework versus scrap as needed by operations.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

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.