Are you a visionary leader ready to architect the future of electronics manufacturing? This is more than a management role; it's your opportunity to be the principal investigator of change, pioneering the groundbreaking transformations that will define our operational success. We're looking for a dynamic leader to set the technology strategy for our mechanical assembly lines, driving innovation by championing investments in automation, robotics, and intelligent data systems. You will craft and champion a compelling vision of the future, rallying enthusiasm across all levels of the organization to not only upgrade our technology but also evolve our culture. If you are driven to build a legacy by creating a truly state-of-the-art, efficient, and scalable operation, this is your platform.

This is where your curiosity and drive for results will revolutionize our core processes. You will lead the technological transformation, unleashing cutting-edge solutions to make our manufacturing faster, more reliable, and more efficient than ever before. Your leadership will be pivotal in overseeing the full lifecycle of advanced technology deployments, guiding large-scale initiatives that perfect our electromechanical assembly processes to deliver a powerful, data-driven return on every investment.

Your influence will be the catalyst for a cultural evolution. We are seeking a leader who thrives on building alignment and inspiring teams with a positive, energetic approach. You will unite and collaborate with diverse groups—from site operations and quality assurance to global engineering teams—creating dynamic partnerships that weave together diverse insights into a unified strategy. Acting as a catalyst for change, you will use your deep understanding of organizational dynamics to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and swift decision-making.

Purpose Statement:  To provide leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineering team(s) from a functional perspective. Manage the Manufacturing Engineering function in line with functional specific strategies for our mechanical assembly lines, process and systems development, people development, employee relations, plant level metrics.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Lead manufacturing-engineering excellence by collaborating with various functional leads to ensure engineering capability meets or exceeds manufacturing standards for quality product delivery.
• Support Program Management initiatives and activities to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Lead process/product/equipment engineering activities in compliance with Plexus Core Values to meet industry standards, regulatory and customer requirements.
• Provide technical leadership in mechanical assembly and systems integration to site operations, establish a technology roadmap, and collaborate with corporate and regional technical teams to achieve lower costs and higher manufacturing returns.
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Seven (7) years of mechanical assembly or systems integration experience is required; Ten (10) years of related experience is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills and management experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.
• Proficient English reading, writing, and speaking abilities required.

  Travel Requirements:  

  • 20% Travel

  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.