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.
Purpose Statement: To plan and manage highly complex engineering projects for PLXS-ENG customers as well as responsible for coaching, mentoring, project oversight of other project managers, and continuous process improvement.
Key Job Accountabilities:
- Process Improvement - Assists the DPM by providing PM team leadership to positively affect the quality and consistency of the PM job process.
- Manages projects to successful financial execution with the goal of 100% conversion. Utilizes Plexus business systems to accurately project revenue for both active projects and opportunities.
- Effectively manages the team resources and leads the program to a successful execution. This includes partnering with the engineering team to identify solutions to meet the customer's needs. It is also important to partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and third party suppliers to ensure Plexus’ design are successfully introduced into Plexus Manufacturing Solutions sites. Responsible for developing future Plexus leaders.
- Work-sharing Support - Accountable for proactively identifying work packages or opportunities that should be work shared. Supports FM efforts to work share. All while enforcing the need to staff your project for success and supporting the growth of our engineering teams’ capabilities.
- Oversees and manages customers’ expectations regarding all aspects of large and complex projects. This includes oversight of other project managers and overall program ownership. Expectations shall also be managed regarding what our deliverables will be and when they will be delivered, including any changes to the original proposal.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required with 10 or more years of related experience preferred.
Other Qualifications:
- Intermediate Computer Skills
- Intermediate Decision making, Problem Solving Skills
- Intermediate Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Possesses a broad, general understanding and fluency in terminology of the primary Plexus engineering disciplines (e.g. analog, digital, mechanical, software, PCB, FCT, ICT, DFX)
- Possess a detailed understanding of the product development and product realization processes
- Possess good project management skills and knowledge of management principles
- Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
- Possess strong team building and team leadership skills
- Possess strong organizational, presentation, and leadership skills
- Ability to handle demanding schedules including travel to customer sites
- Possess conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- General office equipment and materials
Physical Requirements:
Travel Requirements:
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.
