WHO WE ARE 

We’re a global team of over 20,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustaining service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. 

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 make an impact.

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.  

We believe that our people create our best Plexus.  At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.  

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

As a Project Manager - Product Launch, you will provide leadership for the creation and successful execution of product and program transfers and low complexity new product introductions (NPI) across Plexus manufacturing sites and Plexus market sectors.  You will also lead the program of work and associated projects by working with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs).

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Independently lead projects that involve the transfer of PCBAs, test fixtures and or systems, excess material and or the material supply chain into a Plexus Manufacturing facility.  Transition projects will involve any of the Plexus market sectors.
• Create and lead the project timeline to transfer existing products and processes from the current manufacturer or customer facility to a Plexus manufacturing facility.  Project scope may include a new design release to manufacturing.
• Manage the existing relationships across all Plexus and customer work streams.
• Lead the overall project by ensuring project success factors are clearly communicated to the project team and guide the project team through completion and execution of all project tasks.  Anticipate and take advantage of potential risks and opportunities.
• Own the project schedule and facilitate the appropriate meetings and review activities to ensure actions are completed on time.  Set up appropriate governance and report out on key project health metrics.  Review, monitor, and control the project execution to ensure key success factors are being accomplished.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required
• 3 years of related experience is required
• Formal project management training is desired (pursuing training is preferred)
• CLSSGB – Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred

Other Qualifications:  

• Experience with project scheduling software (i.e. MS Project) is preferred
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communications skills
• A general knowledge of manufacturing, materials, business, finance and program management is required; related contract manufacturing experience is preferred

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.

The email address above is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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!