Quality Engineer at Plexus

Nampa, Idaho, United States

Plexus Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, IndustrialIndustries

Requirements

  • Knowledge of quality compliance and manufacturing operations
  • Ability to monitor manufacturing operations and address quality issues quickly
  • Experience leading containment, purges, quality alerts, and development of inspection strategies (receiving inspection, pre-ship inspection, out-of-box audits)
  • Skills in creating and maintaining Certificates of Compliance, including deviation documentation
  • Capability to create and maintain manufacturing quality history documentation
  • Understanding of Plexus quality policy guidelines, customer specifications, and regulatory compliance
  • Ability to participate in and support regulatory and customer audits
  • Experience as primary interface with customers on quality matters and improving incoming inquiries to reduce RMAs
  • Proficiency in driving cross-functional teams for continual improvement activities
  • Skills in designing templates for documents, file types, and document databases

Responsibilities

  • Build and embed Quality Awareness in Operations by ensuring effectiveness of training and inspections
  • Educate operators and production associates on quality and compliance procedures
  • Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and safety in the workplace
  • Serve as primary interface with customers on quality-related matters and lead efforts to reduce Return Material Authorizations (RMAs)
  • Participate in and support regulatory and customer audits at site
  • Monitor own work to ensure quality standards are met, identify opportunities to improve quality, and eliminate waste, scrap, or rework
  • Keep supervisors informed and escalate issues when needed
  • Drive proactive continuous improvement on yield and quality metrics

Skills

Quality Engineering
Manufacturing Processes
Aerospace Systems
Healthcare Devices
Quality Assurance
Inspection
Testing
Process Improvement
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma

Plexus

Manufactures and repairs medical devices

About Plexus

Plexus Corp. offers engineering and manufacturing services tailored for medical device manufacturers, focusing on aftermarket repair and maintenance for drug delivery devices. Their services lead to a 50% improvement in turnaround times and a 25% reduction in service costs, while also minimizing quality issues. Plexus stands out by providing end-to-end solutions, utilizing tools like the Strategic Mitigation Action Response Tracker (SMART) to enhance supply chain efficiency. The company's goal is to deliver specialized, high-quality solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce costs for their clients.

Oradea, RomaniaHeadquarters
1979Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, HealthcareIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Professional and personal development
Plexus Global Mentor Program
Accessible Resources

Risks

Closure of Portland facility may indicate operational challenges affecting workforce stability.
Partnership with Simbe Robotics could strain resources if demand exceeds production capabilities.
Integration with Gate Web3 Wallet may expose Plexus to cybersecurity risks.

Differentiation

Plexus offers end-to-end solutions from design to maintenance in multiple sectors.
The company specializes in aftermarket repair for medical devices, improving efficiency and cost.
Plexus's Strategic Mitigation Action Response Tracker aids in predictive risk management.

Upsides

Partnership with Simbe Robotics expands Plexus's role in the growing retail automation market.
Acquisition of a new office building suggests potential for expanded design and development services.
Collaboration with Arch Systems enhances Plexus's Industry 4.0 capabilities for better efficiency.

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