Test Engineering Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Plexus Corp.; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 89,200 - 133,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Nampa, Idaho is seeking a Test Engineering Director to lead and coordinate engineering activities aimed at implementing and validating test equipment. You'll develop customer relationships and manage technical inquiries while ensuring the achievement of production goals.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has over 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a supervisory role. The position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience preferred.
• Supervisory or project leader experience preferred.
• Completion of internal training courses required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Test Engineering activities.
• Develop effective relationships with customer counterparts.
• Provide technical direction to staff.
• Lead New Assembly Transitions.
• Support process optimization and new technology implementation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

3 or more years of related experience

Two years in a supervisory or project leader role

Tools

Test Engineering equipment

Job description

Salary Range: $89,200.00 - $133,800.00

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities.

Purpose Statement

Directs and coordinates Test Engineering activities of personnel engaged in the following areas: implementation and validation of the test equipment at the site, electronic card/system testing and quality assurance to attain production goals consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Seek, recognize, define and solve problems within the assigned factory, identifying root causes of defects and other issues. Approach all assignments with a focus on continuous improvement, utilizing appropriate metrics, manufacturing data and input from key stakeholders.
• Develop and sustain effective relationships with customer counterparts to support the introduction of assemblies and technology that meets customer, manufacturing and financial requirements. Conduct regular assessments of the teams’ capability and capacity to meet the needs of internal and external customers, making adjustments as necessary to ensure the needs of customers and employees are met. Proactively analyze customer technical requests to ensure feasibility and mutual success.
• Develop individuals and the team in a way that ensures their understanding of both the strategic and tactical direction of the organization. Provide consistent coaching, working to develop individuals in alignment with their strengths and creating a team environment that attracts and retains the best talent in the field.
• Provide technical direction to staff to ensure timely completion of projects, achievement of continuous improvement targets and the development and utilization of efficient work practices. Actively support customer visits and technical inquiries to maximize Plexus’ partnerships with a wide variety of customers.
• Accountable to execute on Plexus’ Best People strategy, leaders will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning and ensuring that their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Additional Accountabilities

• Lead New Assembly Transitions
• Lead FFs in rationalizing equipment and configuration requirements to meet manufacturing and customer needs.
• Coach in root cause analysis that leads to continuous improvements to reduce defects.
• Lead test acceptance and yield improvement processes.
• Lead New Customer Introductions
• Lead process controls improvements
• Support Process Optimization
• Support new technology implementation
• Support customer specific RFQ requests
• Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 5%).
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Preferably two (2) years in a supervisory or project leader role.
• The employee must successfully complete all internal training courses offered by the company that are necessary to do the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Plexus is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does 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.