Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Zero-Defect Excellence

Plexus Corp.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 64,200 - 96,200; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I to drive Zero Defect strategies in the supply base and support supplier quality across incoming raw materials and services.

The role emphasizes supplier audits, PPAP flow, and advanced quality planning, with opportunities to collaborate with Customers, auditors and internal teams to improve quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• ASQ CQE/CQA/CMQOE certifications preferred.
• Broad understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier qualification and audits using a risk-based approach.
• Connect part qualification activities to receiving inspection and PPAP flow.
• Lead supplier corrective actions and drive performance improvements.
• Apply PFMEA, CP and SPC to manufacturing processes.

Skills

Auditing

Supplier management

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of related experience

ASQ Certification preferred (CQE, CQA, CMQOE)

Job description

Plexus Corp. in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I to drive Zero Defect strategies in the supply base and support supplier quality across incoming raw materials and services.

The role emphasizes supplier audits, PPAP flow, and advanced quality planning, with opportunities to collaborate with Customers, auditors and internal teams to improve quality and compliance.