About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.
When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.
With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.
Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.
As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.
Employer: Plexus Corp.
Job Location: Appleton, WI
Title: Senior Product Engineer
Duties: Engage in customer technical communications, product initiation, product-level continuous improvement and sustainment. Key job accountabilities include continuous improvement, technical customer support, manufacturing readiness, sustaining production, and operations support. Conduct continuous improvement efforts at the product level to reduce defects, improve yields, and improve productivity in order to deliver customer excellence and achieve Plexus’ enduring goals. Serve as the technical expert on Plexus site manufacturing as it relates to the customer’s product. Capture customer requirements and translate requirements into a manufacturing solution. Support on-going production activities to ensure Plexus continues to meet customer needs and achieve internal goals. Provide technical support and expertise to manufacturing personnel. Position requires no more than 10% domestic and international travel to other Plexus facilities or to customer sites. Position may require supervision of up to two Manufacturing Technicians.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, and 3 years of experience in a Product Engineering, Process Engineering or a related role. Experience must include:
3 years of product engineering experience within an assembly or fabrication manufacturing environment including developing, deploying, and sustaining processes.
3 years of experience in Failure Mode Effects Analysis within the Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) framework.
3 years of experience using 8D (Eight Disciplines) quality problem methodology.
3 years of experience using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
3 years of experience working on projects using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) methodology
3 years of experience establishing workflow processes, fixtures, and tooling to achieve robust and efficient manufacturing processes
Salary: $97,820 per year
Applicants must be U.S. workers (includes U.S. citizens, permanent residents, foreign nationals granted temporary residence under one of the 1986 legalization programs, refugees, and asylees).
We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- 3 years of experience in Product Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related role
- 3 years of product engineering experience in an assembly or fabrication manufacturing environment, including developing, deploying, and sustaining processes
- 3 years of experience with Failure Mode Effects Analysis within the Advanced Product Quality Planning framework
- 3 years of experience using the 8D quality problem methodology
- 3 years of experience using Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly
- 3 years of experience using DMAIC methodology on projects
- 3 years of experience establishing workflow processes, fixtures, and tooling for efficient manufacturing processes
- Must be a U.S. worker
Plexus Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental and vision coverage are complemented by multiple plan options and wellbeing programs, including mental‑health support, virtual physical therapy and chronic‑condition management. This breadth, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts, indicates a robust health and wellness offering.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes a clear company match administered by a major provider, with access to financial guidance resources. This delivers dependable retirement support within the overall rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave and paid volunteer time off are part of the core package, with PTO that scales with tenure. This combination reflects comprehensive time‑away support across life and community needs.
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What We Do
Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 20,000 individuals who are dedicated to providing Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing and Aftermarket Services. Plexus is a global leader that specializes in serving customers in industries with highly complex products and demanding regulatory environments. Plexus delivers customer service excellence to leading companies by providing innovative, comprehensive solutions throughout a product’s lifecycle. For more information about Plexus, visit our website at www.plexus.com
