Manufacturing Product Engineer: Innovate & Optimize

Plexus Corp.; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. is seeking a manufacturing professional to maintain equipment, validate processes, manage technical communications, and design optimized new product processes. You will oversee assigned manufacturing processes while meeting quality, delivery, and cost targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience; strong analytical, problem-solving, and SPC software skills are essential. Excellent communication and cross‑disciplinary collaboration are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills with SPC software experience.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to communicate complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing solutions that are high‑quality and cost‑effective, meeting customer requirements.
• Utilize tools to perform analysis, create, and verify processes.
• Demonstrate expertise across Plexus manufacturing processes for assigned areas.
• Work independently within at least one process area with minimal direction.
• Produce project documentation per quality and change management procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Written communication

Cross-discipline

Documentation

Lab tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SPC software

Job description

Plexus Corp. is seeking a manufacturing professional to maintain equipment, validate processes, manage technical communications, and design optimized new product processes. You will oversee assigned manufacturing processes while meeting quality, delivery, and cost targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience; strong analytical, problem-solving, and SPC software skills are essential. Excellent communication and cross‑disciplinary collaboration are valued.