Director - Global Test Engineering at Plexus Corp in neenah, Wisconsin

Job Description:

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Your journey to building a better world starts here!

WHO WE ARE
We help our customers deliver products that have a profound impact on people's lives. From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world. Now, more than ever, we are making an impact on the world as we support products used in the fight against COVID-19.

We're a global team of over 19,000 Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Aftermarket Service experts that partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. Whether you're looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world around us.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT

Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that support and inspire you to realize your full potential. A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity. At Plexus, we're at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

As the Director - Global Test Engineering you will be responsible for the application of technology and standard work in our range of manufacturing test engineering disciplines to enable Operational Excellence and to drive consistent customer services. This role takes accountability for the following core functional areas: Product Manufacturing Test, Process Manufacturing Test, Ergonomics, Reliability and Manufacturing Test Strategy and Engineering Solutions/Vendor Integration. Serve as the Global Functional Manager for Manufacturing Test Engineering in Manufacturing Solutions.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain a Community of Practice (CoP) at the global, regional and site levels. Leverage the CoP to develop and effectively execute the strategy. Use the CoP to obtain stakeholder input on various issues and as a conduit to implement initiatives, standard work and functional management responsibilities at the regional and local levels


• Articulate a guiding vision to create a strong global manufacturing team Engineering team. Provide overarching policy and guidance for professional and technical development of Manufacturing Test Engineers. Collaborate with Training and Development experts to define training and education needs; ensure training is created and delivered.


• Build flexible time-standard, costing, and operational models that enable clear measures of productivity, optimized ergonomics and minimization of non-value added activities.


• Deliver a standardized approach for Manufacturing Test Engineering. Provide policy and guidance to ensure Manufacturing Test Engineering delivers operational excellence as a foundation to delivering customer service excellence while growing Plexus' profitable revenue. Develop and deploy standard practices and tools for the conduct of Manufacturing Test Engineering. Drive alignment of Manufacturing Test Engineering practices across regions. Ensure best practices are shared and adopted across regions.


• Own, develop and deploy a Test Engineering strategy to deliver Customer Service Excellence and Operational Excellence. Communicate the strategy to ensure alignment and unity of purpose across all of Manufacturing Solutions. Drive strategy execution; establish and monitor metrics to assess effectiveness.


• Accountable to execute on Plexus' Best People strategy, leaders will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning and ensuring that their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Present the Plexus' manufacturing capabilities and roadmaps to customers in a marketable manner.


• Perform periodic performance reviews and work load analysis to assure adequate staffing, and provide appropriate resources to support expected job performance.


• Interface with site, regional and corporate engineering leadership to ensure appropriate alignment of global objectives and development of talent


• Establish software integration strategies and implementation plans to increase productivity and reduce the manufacturing escapes.


• Occasional travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 15%).

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required; a Master's degree in Engineering is preferred.


• Seven years of related experience is required.


• Detailed knowledge of manufacturing test principals through training and/or hands on experience is necessary for success in this role.


• Extensive understanding of manufacturing flow and lean manufacturing principles is required.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.

Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!

Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.