Plexus Corporation

Supplier Quality Engineer

Plexus Corporation • $64K — $96K *
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with at least 1 year of related experience preferred.
  • ASQ Certification (CQE, CQA, CMQOE) is a plus.
  • Broad understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and processes.
  • Experience with supplier audits and quality management systems (QMS).
  • Knowledge of statistical process controls (SPC) and production part approval processes (PPAP).

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the supplier qualification process through risk-based evaluations and audits.
  • Set sampling plans and inspection criteria for part qualification activities.
  • Lead corrective action efforts for suppliers based on data analysis and audit findings.
  • Apply engineering expertise to challenge supplier processes and improve quality outcomes.
  • Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) teams to ensure Zero Defect strategies are implemented.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Work in a team-oriented environment with a focus on quality improvement.
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams and collaboration with various stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Supplier Quality Engineer I role is to assist in driving Plexus Zero Defect Strategies and continual improvement into the supply base for both compliance and risk mitigation within Plexus Operations. This role may have a limited scope and will support representing the supplier quality function to Customers, external auditors and internal teams for all incoming raw material and services. Supplier Quality is a key technical and indirect leadership function that will apply fundamentals of quality in order to influence suppliers in meeting or exceeding expectations.

Key Job Accountabilities:
  • Supplier Qualification - Support supplier qualification as a team member in supplier selection and evaluation using a risk based approach. Assist in supplier audits applying good auditing practices and our Quality Management System (QMS) in both new programs and on-going management of suppliers.
  • Part Qualification - Connect part qualification activities into receiving inspection setting both sampling plans and inspection criteria. Use purchased product specifications to identify Critical to Quality features and complete part qualification activities using different elements of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to flow requirements from Customers into the supply base. Support Supplier Quality in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) teams and supplier change requests as an influential member driving Zero Defect strategies into the supply chain.
  • Supplier Management - Lead supplier corrective action activities in multiple levels of the supply chain using non-conforming parts, data trends and supplier audit findings. Assist in analysis of data to identify trends and provide suppliers feedback to drive supplier performance improvements. Assist in categorization of suppliers by risk for additional development or auditing activities.
  • Engineering Expertise - Apply technical aptitude to challenge suppliers processes using a risk based approach. The approach may include design reviews, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans (CP) and statistical process controls (SPC) applied to selected manufacturing technologies.


Education/Experience Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 1 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.


Other Qualifications:
  • ASQ Certification preferred (CQE, CQA, CMQOE)
  • Broad understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies and processes


This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

About Plexus Corporation

Plexus Corporation is an American multinational electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin. The company provides a range of services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace and defense, healthcare, industrial, and semiconductor industries. Plexus' services include design and engineering, supply chain management, assembly and testing, and after-market services. The company operates in North America, Europe, and Asia and has manufacturing facilities in over 20 countries. Plexus was founded in 1979 and went public in 1988.
Learn more about Plexus Corporation
Size
19,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$122.6 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$3.3 billion
NASDAQ
PLXS
* Ladders Estimates

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