Senior Digital Manufacturing Operations Engineer - Global Impact

Plexus Corp; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking a Senior Digital Manufacturing Operations Engineer to optimize global manufacturing processes using digital technologies. This role reports to the global manufacturing team and focuses on driving scalable improvements.

You will act as a global SME, aligning regional operations with the enterprise strategy, and applying automation, data analytics and machine learning to reduce costs, improve throughput and deliver measurable performance gains across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of related experience; equivalent combinations accepted.
• Experience with Plexus MES (MAX, GSF, JDE, Agile, WMS) and SRV processes is desirable.
• Strong CAD/CAM, PLM and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the global SRV strategy and operational alignment lead across regions.
• Drive strategic digital transformation from legacy systems to modern platforms.
• Develop scalable manufacturing solutions and mentor regional engineers.
• Translate trends into high-level plans for leadership, with clear reporting.
• Standardize procedures and ensure quality and change-management compliance.
• Demonstrate independent process ownership across large global projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM software

PLM systems

SPC software

Job description

Plexus Corp in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking a Senior Digital Manufacturing Operations Engineer to optimize global manufacturing processes using digital technologies. This role reports to the global manufacturing team and focuses on driving scalable improvements.

You will act as a global SME, aligning regional operations with the enterprise strategy, and applying automation, data analytics and machine learning to reduce costs, improve throughput and deliver measurable performance gains across