Process Engineer I

Plexus Corp.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a process engineer to provide technical guidance across the manufacturing process, optimize production for efficiency and quality, and train teams.

You will ensure manufacturability of new products, adhere to standards, and lead new product introduction while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. A bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of related experience is preferred, with strong analytical and SPC skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Intermediate computer, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams and understand structured design.

Responsibilities

• Develops Manufacturing solutions that are high-quality and meet customer requirements.
• Utilizes tools and equipment to perform work including creation, analysis, and verification.
• Demonstrates understanding of Plexus manufacturing processes and product specs as applied to their role.
• Produces project documentation in line with quality and change management procedures.

Skills

Intermediate computer skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Verbal and written communications

Analytical skills

Structured design

Team collaboration

Lab instruments experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with 1+ years of related experience

Tools

SPC software

Job description

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

$64,200.00 - $96,200.00

Purpose Statement

The process engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise throughout the manufacturing process. This role involves offering guidance on best practices and equipment, optimizing production for efficiency and quality, training various teams, and supporting ongoing production activities. They also ensure the manufacturability of new products while adhering to standards and lead new product introduction processes.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Develops Manufacturing solutions/ Provide services that are high-quality, cost-appropriate, and satisfy the customer's requirements.
• Utilizes appropriate tools and equipment to perform necessary work including creation, analysis, and verification.
• Demonstrates a clear, discipline-specific understanding of the full Plexus Manufacturing processes/ Product Requirements & Specifications as it applies to their role.
• Successfully executes responsibilities in adherence to Plexus' Manufacturing Processes
• Produces comprehensive project documentation based on the needs of the project and in accordance with the quality and change management procedures and guidelines, as it applies to their role.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Intermediate Decision Making, Problem Solving Skills
• Intermediate Verbal and Written Communications Skills
• Strong Analytical and statistical analysis Skills; Statistical Process Control Software Skills
• Proactive and ability to work in a Cross-Discipline team environment
• Understand Structured Design
• Ability to develop good working relationships with team members and customers
• Lab tool/ test/measurement equipment experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• N/A

Travel Requirements

• N/A

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.