Zero-Defect Supplier Quality Engineer

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 across the supply base and support compliance with our QMS.

You will collaborate with suppliers, internal teams, and customers to ensure quality and timely delivery. The role emphasizes auditing, PPAP flow, PFMEA, CP, and SPC, with responsibilities across supplier qualification, part qualification, and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• ASQ Certification preferred (CQE, CQA, CMQOE).
• Broad understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier qualification with risk-based evaluation and audits.
• Coordinate part qualification activities and PPAP flow to suppliers.
• Lead supplier corrective actions and monitor performance improvements.
• Apply PFMEA, CP, and SPC to selected manufacturing processes.

Skills

Supplier qualification

Part qualification

Supplier management

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Plexus Corp. in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I to drive Zero Defect strategies across the supply base and support compliance with our QMS.

You will collaborate with suppliers, internal teams, and customers to ensure quality and timely delivery. The role emphasizes auditing, PPAP flow, PFMEA, CP, and SPC, with responsibilities across supplier qualification, part qualification, and supplier management.