Supplier Quality Engineer — Drive Zero-Defect Supply Chain

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

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I to support supplier qualification, audits, and part qualification within the supply base.

You will help drive Zero Defect strategies and risk mitigation across incoming materials and services. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, experience with APQP, PFMEA, CP, and SPC, and a commitment to quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• ASQ Certification preferred (CQE, CQA, CMQOE)

Responsibilities

• Supplier Qualification: support qualification as a team member using a risk-based approach.
• Part Qualification: connect qualification activities to receiving inspection and PPAP flow requirements.
• Supplier Management: lead supplier corrective action and drive performance improvements.
• Engineering Expertise: apply PFMEA, CP and SPC in selected manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Supplier qualification

Supplier audits

APQP involvement

PFMEA

Control plans

SPC

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

QMS

Audit tools

PPAP

Job description

Plexus Corp. in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I to support supplier qualification, audits, and part qualification within the supply base.

You will help drive Zero Defect strategies and risk mitigation across incoming materials and services. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, experience with APQP, PFMEA, CP, and SPC, and a commitment to quality improvement.