Product Engineer - Manufacturing

Plexus; 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

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:$79,100.00 - $118,700.00Purpose Statement: This role is responsible for maintaining equipment, validating processes, managing technical communication for products, designing and optimizing new product processes, and overseeing assigned manufacturing processes while adhering to quality, delivery, and cost targets.Key Job Accountabilities:Develops Manufacturing solutions / Provide services that are high-quality, cost-appropriate, and satisfy the customer's requirements while establishing an area of technical specialty and mentoring others on the team (in-discipline).Utilizes appropriate tools and equipment to perform necessary work including creation, analysis, and verification.Demonstrates expertise in multiple phases/ processes of the full Plexus Manufacturing process/ product Requirements & Specifications as it applies to their role.Demonstrates the ability to work independently within at least one phase/ process for the Manufacturing Process/ Product, without direction from mentors or functional management, as it applies to their role.Produces comprehensive project documentation in accordance with the quality and change management procedures and guidelines, as it applies to their role.Education/Experience Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.Other Qualifications:Intermediate Computer SkillsIntermediate Decision Making, Problem Solving SkillsIntermediate Verbal and Written Communications SkillsStrong Analytical and statistical analysis Skills; Statistical Process Control Software SkillsProactive and Basic Cross-Discipline Development KnowledgeUnderstand Structured DesignAbility to develop good working relationships with team members and customersLab tool/ test/measurement equipment experience preferredThis 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.