Quality Engineer I at Plexus

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

Plexus Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, IndustrialIndustries

Requirements

  • Ensures continuous quality compliance during manufacturing operations
  • Monitors ongoing manufacturing operations to ensure quality issues are quickly addressed
  • Provides quality alerts and leads containment and purges when required
  • Leads the development of the inspection strategy for receiving inspection, pre-ship inspection, and out-of-box-audits
  • Ensures Certificates of Compliance are created and maintained, including documentation of deviations
  • Ensures creation and maintenance of manufacturing quality history documentation as required
  • Understands and follows Plexus quality policy guidelines, customer specifications, and adheres to regulatory compliance

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 of customer requirements, industry standards, and safety in the workplace
  • Serve as primary interface with customers on quality related matters and lead improvements to reduce Return Material Authorizations (RMAs)
  • Participate and support regulatory and customer audits at site
  • Monitor own work to ensure quality standards are met, look for opportunities to improve quality and eliminate waste, and deliver work that eliminates scrap or rework
  • Keep supervisors informed and escalate issues when needed
  • Drive Proactive Continuous Improvement on Yield & Quality Metrics by designing templates for documents, file types, and document databases
  • Drive cross-functional teams to deliver continual improvement

Skills

Quality Engineering
Manufacturing Processes
Aerospace
Healthcare
Industrial Manufacturing
Quality Assurance
Testing
Inspection

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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