Product Engineering Supervisor

Plexus•Boise, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Product Engineering Supervisor is to provide direction to the Manufacturing Engineers to initiate and provide guidance to the design, development, troubleshooting, and optimization of manufacturing and supporting processes, using classical manufacturing engineering skills. 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 3 or more years of related experience is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
Preferably two (2) years in a supervisory or project leader role.
The employee must successfully complete all internal training courses offered by the company that are necessary to do the job.

Responsibilities

Seek, recognize, define and solve problems within the assigned factory, identifying root causes of defects and other issues.
Approach all assignments with a focus on continuous improvement, utilizing appropriate metrics, manufacturing data and input from key stakeholders.
Develop and sustain effective relationships with customer counterparts in order to support the introduction of assemblies and technology that meets customer, manufacturing and financial requirements.
Conduct regular assessments of the teams’ capability and capacity to meet the needs of internal and external customers, making adjustments as necessary to ensure the needs of customers and employees are met.
Proactively analyze customer technical requests to ensure feasibility and mutual success.
Develop individuals and the team in a way that ensures their understanding of both the strategic and tactical direction of the organization.
Provide consistent coaching, working to develop individuals in alignment with their strengths and creating a team environment that attracts and retains the best talent in the field.
Provide technical direction to staff in order to ensure timely completion of projects, achievement of continuous improvement targets and the development and utilization of efficient work practices.
Apply knowledge of items such as manufacturing layout, concepts, process controls, statistical applications, Engineering Change Orders and labor quotes to ensure the most effective and efficient operations.
Apply advanced knowledge of Design for Manufacturing Guidelines in order to make appropriate requests of the customer and optimize the manufacturing process.
Actively support customer visits and technical inquiries in order to maximize Plexus’ partnerships with a wide variety of customers.
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.