Dir - Engineering

Plexus•Raleigh, NC

1d•$155,900 - $233,900

About The Position

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, and training. Cooperate with other Design Center leaders to use resources throughout PLXS-ENG effectively and appropriately. The role owns the quality system and design processes to ensure quality is built into products and technical success is achieved. It defines and drives the company’s engineering vision, balancing technology advancement, resource planning, capital budgets, and succession planning to support customers and company goals. The director also supports business development through capability presentations, business and technical discussions, customer experience tours, and strategies to win business. The leader is expected to exemplify Plexus Core Values, hold the team accountable to them, evaluate employee potential, drive succession planning, and ensure employees receive development and coaching. Plexus describes its culture as inclusive and people-focused, with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. The position’s annual salary range is $155,900–$233,900; the offer within that range depends on factors including location, experience, education, licensure requirements, and skill level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
10 or more years of related experience preferred.
Intermediate computer skills.
Advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Detailed understanding of Plexus TG development guidelines, budgeting, P&L, and management decision-making processes.
Strong knowledge of appropriate technical disciplines and good knowledge of test development and manufacturing.
Ability to work in a group environment.
Strong team-building skills.
Good management skills and knowledge of management principles.
Good organizational, presentation, and leadership skills.
Ability to handle demanding schedules.
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to use general office equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

Manage the Design Center, Engineering, and Functional Management staff.
Work with the Senior Site Director and other directors on quality, P&L, budgeting, staffing, and training.
Coordinate with other Design Center leaders to appropriately and effectively utilize PLXS-ENG resources.
Own the quality system and design processes to ensure product quality and technical success.
Facilitate cross-design-center work sharing to meet company goals and customer needs.
Define and drive the engineering vision, balancing technology advancement, resource planning, capital budgets, and succession planning.
Ensure project technical success and manage variable and fixed costs, including training and contractors, to maximize profitability.
Support business development through capability presentations, business and technical discussions, customer experience tours, and strategies to win business.
Exemplify Plexus Core Values and hold the team accountable for demonstrating them.
Evaluate employee potential, drive succession planning, and ensure employees receive development and coaching.