Quality Engineer I at Plexus Deutschland GmbH

Kelso, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Compliance, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Training, Documentation, Customer Interface, Regulatory Compliance, Team Collaboration, Coaching, Inspection Strategy, Manufacturing Operations, Technical Communication, Process Design, Sustainability, Quality Awareness, Safety Compliance

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus. Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team. We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience. Who we are and what we do? We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives. From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world. We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us. Purpose Statement: The Quality Engineer I ensures continuous quality compliance during manufacturing operations. They monitor ongoing manufacturing operations to ensure quality issues are quickly addressed; provide quality alerts and lead containment and purges, when required. Lead the development of the inspection strategy for receiving inspection, pre-ship inspection, and out-of-box-audits. Ensure Certificates of Compliance are created and maintained, including documentation of deviations. Ensure creation and maintenance of manufacturing quality history documentation, as required. Key Job Accountabilities: Build and embed Quality Awareness in Operations by ensuring effectiveness of training and inspections. Educate operators and production associations on quality and compliance procedures. Ensures compliance of customer requirements, industry standards, and safety in the workplace. Primary interface with customers on quality related matters as well as lead to improve incoming customer inquires to reduce Return Material Authorizations (RMAs). Participate and support regulatory and customer audits at site. Understands and follows Plexus quality policy guidelines, customer specifications and adheres to regulatory compliance. Monitors own work to ensure quality standard is met as well as look for opportunities to improve quality and eliminate waste at work. Delivers work in way a that eliminates scrap or rework. Keeps supervisors informed and escalates issues when needed. Drive Proactive Continuous Improvement on Yield & Quality Metrics by designing templates for documents, file types, and document databases. Drive cross-functional teams to deliver continual improvement activities for internal processes deliverables. Provide Supervision to Quality Assurance Inspectors and Technicians. Guide Quality Assurance operators, group leaders, and technicians in ongoing quality improvement activities Education/Experience Qualifications: 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. Other Qualifications: Ability to work well in fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong ability to identify and solve problems proactively using structured problem solving tools, including making timely and effective decisions. Apply systemic data analysis and problem solving to address a full range of technical and organizational problems with creativity, imagination, confidence and responsibility. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze, interpret, validate, and communicate data to key stakeholders. Ability to seek out best practices and apply them within their assigned area. Ability to design a system or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, efficiency, repeatability, environmental, health and safety. Includes documentation and controls to ensure long term sustainability. Ability to become a Subject Matter Expert for an assigned system or process. Ability to coach and mentor technicians and other support staff within assigned areas of expertise. Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Physical Requirements: 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. Travel Requirements: Less than 40% 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. Why you will love it? At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world. At Plexus, you will find: A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer: Bespoke development plan Online learning and formal development programs Full-time, permanent employment contract Enhanced pension contributions 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) Paid family leave Private medical insurance Group income protection insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme Cycle to work scheme Volunteer time off Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent) Life assurance Occupational health Vision care discounts Discount schemes Company sick pay scheme Onsite gym/ discounted gym Application Process We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.

Responsibilities

The Quality Engineer I ensures continuous quality compliance during manufacturing operations and monitors ongoing operations to address quality issues. They lead the development of inspection strategies and ensure proper documentation of quality compliance.