Process Engineering Director

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. 

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience.  For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

$145,000.00 - $260,500.00

Purpose Statement:  Plexus Corp is seeking a strategic and results-driven Regional Process Engineering Director to lead and scale process engineering excellence across our manufacturing sites in the Americas. 

The Regional Process Engineering Director has overall responsibility, leadership and coordination of key strategic initiatives between our global organization and the AMER manufacturing sites in the area of Process and Manufacturing engineering, defining regional strategy, standardizing best in class manufacturing processes and leading the execution of Plexus engineering philosophies with a customer-centric mindset to ensure operational excellence and support to the production of complex and highly regulated products. 

This position reports directly to the Sr Director, Manufacturing Engineering - Americas.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Develop and execute the process engineering strategy for AMER in alignment with global goals, driving standardization and scalability across manufacturing sites.

• Serve as the primary point of escalation within the region for all engineering activities to ensure that site, region and corporate resources are appropriately leveraged to manage issues, identify root cause and deployment of systemic corrective actions.

• Build, mentor, and lead a diverse, high performing process engineering and subject matter expert teams. Support talent development, succession planning, and a strong culture of technical excellence. 

• Evaluate site process performance based on metrics and data analysis to identify and deploy best practices.

• Site and regional support, including leading operational reviews and site assessments to identify trends and drive continuous improvement throughout the region.

• Strategic coordination to align core engineering processes across the region, managing regional capital investments and asset allocation to align with regional, corporate and site objectives.

• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external customers.

• Help us execute the “Plexus Best People” strategy and achieve our “One Plexus” manufacturing culture, to standardize, implement and utilize best practices in our Focus Factory model, including equipment sets, process materials, and techops structure.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field required; Master`s degree in Engineering preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing and process engineering is required, preferably in contract manufacturing or regulated industries (Medical, Aerospace, Industrial).

• 5+ years of multi-site leadership experience is preferred.

• General Knowledge of ISO 9000, AS9100, TL9000, ISO 13485, FDA GMP Quality System Requirements, through training or hands on experience is necessary for success in this role.

• Good working knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes.

• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and process validation.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and strategic thinking skills.

Other Qualifications: 

• Experience with automation and smart manufacturing implementation is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:  

• Up to 30%

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.

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.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.