Plexus Corp. · 18 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer I
Buffalo Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$64K/yr - $96K/yr
0+ years expPlexus Corp. is dedicated to creating transformative products in various sectors including Aerospace, Healthcare, and Industrial. The Supplier Quality Engineer I role focuses on driving quality strategies and compliance within the supply chain, assisting in supplier qualification, part qualification, and supplier management activities.
AutomotiveBusiness DevelopmentElectronicsEnterprise ApplicationsManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Supplier Qualification - Support supplier qualification as a team member in supplier selection and evaluation using a risk based approach. Assist in supplier audits applying good auditing practices and our Quality Management System (QMS) in both new programs and on-going management of suppliers
Part Qualification - Connect part qualification activities into receiving inspection setting both sampling plans and inspection criteria. Use purchased product specifications to identify Critical to Quality features and complete part qualification activities using different elements of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to flow requirements from Customers into the supply base. Support Supplier Quality in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) teams and supplier change requests as an influential member driving Zero Defect strategies into the supply chain
Supplier Management - Lead supplier corrective action activities in multiple levels of the supply chain using non-conforming parts, data trends and supplier audit findings. Assist in analysis of data to identify trends and provide suppliers feedback to drive supplier performance improvements. Assist in categorization of suppliers by risk for additional development or auditing activities
Engineering Expertise - Apply technical aptitude to challenge suppliers processes using a risk based approach. The approach may include design reviews, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans (CP) and statistical process controls (SPC) applied to selected manufacturing technologies
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree
Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience
A combination of education, experience, and time in field will be taken into consideration, and internal candidates may have distinct requirements tailored to their demonstrated skills and contributions within the organization
Role will support operational teams in a manufacturing environment with required personal protective equipment
Facilities include comfortable temperatures, repetitive low noise level and suitable lighting for required tasks
May require walking, standing and sitting, using a computer, and other office equipment
Direct interaction with people and equipment is event driven and will include activities related to inspecting, qualifying, troubleshooting and improving jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing methods using different types of components or material
Role may require working individually on tasks with a prolonged focus on written material, working collectively as part of a team of various disciplines and backgrounds and working in multiple software systems
Less than 40% travel
Preferred
ASQ Certification preferred (CQE, CQA, CMQOE)
Broad understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies and processes
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Retirement savings
Opportunities for professional development
Work-life balance
A variety of perks to enhance the team member experience
Company
Plexus Corp.
Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Apax Partners
2006-06-27Post Ipo Equity
1986-02-14IPO
Leadership Team
Todd Kelsey
President & Chief Executive Officer
Oliver Mihm
Chief Operating Officer
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