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Plexus • Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Salary: $58,100 - $87,100 / year
Role & seniority: Quality Engineer (entry to early-career; 0–2 years preferred)
Stack/tools: Manufacturing quality systems; document templates/databases; training and inspections; data analysis and problem-solving tools; audits and regulatory compliance
Monitor manufacturing operations for quality, address issues, issue quality alerts, and lead containment/purges
Develop inspection strategy for receiving, pre-ship, and out-of-box audits; maintain Certificates of Compliance and deviations
Drive continuous improvement in yield/quality; supervise QA inspectors/technicians; support customer/regulatory audits
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing
Proactive problem-solving, structured analysis, and data-driven decision making
Ability to design/conduct experiments, interpret data, and communicate findings to stakeholders
Capability to educate operators and cross-functional teams on quality/compliance
Willingness to coach/mentor staff and operate in a cross-functional team
Experience with quality policy adherence, regulatory/customer audits, and RMAs reduction
Subject Matter Expert capability for an assigned system/process
Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies and waste elimination
Familiarity with document control and manufacturing quality history documentation
Location & work type: Manufacturing environme
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 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.