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Plexus β’ Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Salary: $58,100 - $87,100 / year
Role & seniority: Quality Engineer, entry-level (0β2 years experience)
Stack/tools: Quality management, inspection strategy development, receiving/pre-ship/out-of-box audits, deviation management, Certificates of Compliance, manufacturing quality history documentation; data analysis and structured problem solving; cross-functional collaboration; training/mentorship of inspectors and technicians
Ensure continuous quality compliance in manufacturing; address quality issues and lead containment/purges; monitor operations
Develop and lead inspection strategies for receiving, pre-ship, and OOC audits; maintain Certificates of Compliance and deviation documentation
Drive continuous improvement in yield and quality; educate operators; support internal/external audits and customer inquiries
Bachelor's degree; 0β2 years in related field
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Problem-solving using structured tools; data analysis and interpretation; ability to design/experiment and communicate results
Experience coaching/mentoring technicians and working cross-functionally
Regulatory/compliance awareness and attention to quality policy
Experience with quality documentation systems, templates, and document databases
Familiarity with mitigating scrap/rework and waste reduction
Subject matter expert potential for a specific process/system
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 worldβs 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 Quality Engineer ensures continuous quality compliance during manufacturing operations. They monitor ongoing manufacturing operations to ensure quality issues are quickly addressed; provide quality alerts and lead containment and purges, when required. Lead the development of the inspection strategy for receiving inspection, pre-ship inspection, and out-of-box-audits. Ensure Certificates of Compliance are created and maintained, including documentation of deviations. Ensure creation and maintenance of manufacturing quality history documentation, as required.