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Plexus • Neenah, Wisconsin, United States
Role & seniority: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Stack/tools: Supplier Quality; Quality Management System (QMS); Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP); Production Part Approval Process (PPAP); Design for Manufacturability reviews; PFMEA; Control Plans (CP); Statistical Process Control (SPC); supplier audits; data analysis; non-conforming part management
Lead supplier qualification and audits; drive Zero Defect strategies within the supply base
Manage purchased product specifications, part qualification (PPAP), receiving inspection criteria, and APQP activities; participate in supplier change requests
Lead supplier corrective actions, analyze data/trends, categorize suppliers by risk, and influence supplier performance improvements; support design for manufacturability reviews
Typically 5+ years of related experience with a BS (or 3+ years with MS) or equivalent
Broad understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies and processes
Proficiency in PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, CP, SPC; strong auditing and data-analysis capabilities
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with customers, auditors, and internal groups
ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CMQOE) preferred
Experience shaping supplier quality strategies and mentoring other engineers
Familiarity with standard operating procedures, work instructions, and templates
Location & work type: Location not spe
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.
Purpose Statement: The Sr Supplier Quality Engineer drives the organization's Zero Defect Strategy and continual improvement into the supply base for both compliance and risk mitigation within operations in complex programs or key customers. This role will represent the supplier quality function to customers, external auditors and internal teams for all incoming raw material and services. This role is a key technical and indirect leadership assignment that will apply fundamentals of quality in order to influence suppliers in meeting or exceeding expectations.