Dir - Engineering

About the company

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

About the role

Manage the Design Center, Engineering, and Functional Management staff. Work closely with the Senior Site Director and other directors on quality, P&L, budgeting, staffing, training, etc. Work in cooperation with other Design Center leaders to effectively and appropriately utilize all resources throughout PLXS-ENG.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality is built into our products by owning the quality system, design processes, and ensuring technical success.
• Facilitates cross-design center work sharing to ensure company goals and customer needs are met.
• Defines and drives the engineering vision for the company including defining and balancing the need for technology advancement, resource planning, capital budgets, and succession planning in order to support our customers and exceed our enduring goals.
• Ensures the technical success of projects and effectively manages variable and fixed costs (e.g. training, contractors, etc.) to maximize profitability.
• Provides business development support including Plexus capability presentations, business and technical discussions, the customer experience tour, and defining/executing strategies on how to win business.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 10 or more years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Advanced Decision making, Problem Solving Skills
• Advanced Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Possess a detailed understanding of Plexus TG development guidelines, budgeting, P&L, and management decision-making processes
• Possess strong knowledge in all appropriate technical disciplines as well as a good knowledge of test development and manufacturing
• Ability to work in a group environment
• Possess strong team building skills
• Possess good management skills and knowledge of management principles
• Possess good organizational, presentation and leadership skills
• Ability to handle demanding schedules
• Possess conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Ability to multitask
• General office equipment and materials

Pay

Annual compensation range: $155,900.00 - $233,900.00. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Opportunities for professional development
• Work-life balance initiatives and a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience