Process Engineer II

Our people create our best Plexus. WHO WE ARE We''re a global team of over 19,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and aftermarket service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. We are passionate about innovating, creating and delivering products that change people''s lives. From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.Whether you''re looking to start, make a change or advance your career, find your path at Plexus Corp. and leave your mark on the world. WHY WE LOVE IT Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. Leadership and development programs to support your career goals. A workplace centered on inclusion and collaboration. At Plexus, we''re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork. HOW YOU WILL DO ITAs a Process Engineer II, you will provide real-time expertise on assigned manufacturing processes. You will play a critical role in optimization of manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency and quality for our Buffalo Grove manufacturing site. Key Job Accountabilities:Continuous Improvement: Conduct continuous improvement efforts at the process level to reduce defects, improve yields, and improve productivity in order to deliver customer excellence and achieve Plexus'' enduring goals. Conduct analysis of process metric data to assess efficiency and effectiveness. Training: Lead the training and mentoring of manufacturing, product, and quality teams on equipment, processes, and non-BOM material control. Collaborate with higher-level functional managers to ensure training is developed, maintained, and implemented effectively and timely at assigned processes. Manufacturing Readiness: Ensure effective employment and integration of assigned manufacturing processes. Develop and drive implementation of standard practices and tools. Lead new machine set-up and process set-up to ensure effective, efficient manufacturing operations to meet customer needs and achieve site goals. Manufacturing Operations: Support on-going production activities to ensure we continue to meet customer needs and achieve Plexus'' goals. Technology Direction: Identify gaps in current capabilities and support evaluation of potential solutions to fill needs. Lead development and maintenance of the Site Process Capability Matrix relative to site technology roadmap. Additional Accountabilities:Lead all equipment and software-related Acceptance/Validation/Qualification actions, as required. Support Product Engineer during Performance Qualifications (PQ).Lead the Site User Group. Lead evaluation, process development, and acceptance of customer-specific process equipment. Drive migration to Plexus-standard equipment, materiel and processes.Lead the inventory of Plexus and customer owned equipment and spare parts.Lead identification and qualification of external service suppliers (coating, tinning, rework, etc.).Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 10%).Education/Experience Qualifications:A minimum of a Bachelor''s degree is required; a Bachelor''s degree in Engineering is preferred. Three to Five (3- 5) years of related experience is required.An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.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.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.

Created: 2025-11-15