Staff Process Engineer – Cleaning, Polymerics

Plexus Corp.

Process Engineer at Plexus providing technical expertise in manufacturing for aerospace and healthcare industries. Leading process improvements and new product introductions across global operations.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeBuffalo Grove • Idaho, Illinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $97,900 - $162,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical expertise throughout the manufacturing process
Offer guidance on best practices and equipment
Optimize production for efficiency and quality
Train various teams and support ongoing production activities
Ensure manufacturability of new products
Lead new product introduction processes
Actively participate in industry to ensure Plexus stays at the forefront of evolving technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 or more years of related experience preferred
Intermediate Computer Skills
Advanced Decision Making, Problem Solving Skills
Advanced Verbal and Written Communications Skills
Excellent Analytical and statistical analysis Skills
Statistical Process Control Software Skills
In-depth Cross-Discipline Development Knowledge
Strong understanding of Structured Design
Ability to develop good working relationships with team members, customers, and vendors
Lab tool/ test/measurement equipment experience preferred
Excellent Project Management Skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
paid time off
retirement savings
opportunities for professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Statistical Process ControlAnalytical SkillsStatistical AnalysisCross-Discipline DevelopmentStructured DesignProject Management

Soft Skills

Decision MakingProblem SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship Building