## Staff Process Engineer - Cleaning and PolymericsApplylocations: Kelso, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R038743**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 Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise throughout the manufacturing process. This role involves offering guidance on best practices and equipment, optimizing production for efficiency and quality, training various teams, and supporting ongoing production activities. They also ensure the manufacturability of new products while adhering to standards and lead new product introduction processes.This specific role is Plexus’ global Subject Matter Expert for the Cleaning and Polymerics. This will require expert specific knowledge of the Cleaning, Potting, Bonding, Coating and Underfill processes, as well as advanced knowledge of other PCBA processes. Specific knowledge of common processing chemicals, liquid spray and dispense processes, basic polymeric chemistry types and properties, and a strong general chemistry knowledge are essential. This role will lead a global Community of practice, coordinating across regions to gather and review best practices, update and ensure compliance with standards, and build technical strength amongst the regional and site subject matter experts. This role is expected to actively participate in industry to ensure Plexus stays at the forefront of evolving technologies.**Key Job Accountabilities:*** Is visible and recognized in all Manufacturing Sites as a Subject Matter Expert of their engineering discipline; and/or is visible and recognized in all Manufacturing Sites as a cross-discipline development leader for product/ process development, process/ product improvement or troubleshooting within site/ region, as it applies to their role.* Serves as a technical and/or project team lead, providing technical guidance/ training and motivation for teams, controlling scope, schedule, budget and ensuring overall technical success on mid-size to large Plexus Manufacturing Processes, as it applies to their role.* Supports continuous improvement activities with wider impact than their own site, associated with their engineering discipline and/or project execution-focused efforts, as it applies to their role.* Provides customer service leadership by establishing positive and productive customer communications during technical/project discussions, developing innovative architectures and solutions to meet customer needs (internal/ external customer), and supporting business continuity engagements and new proposal creation.**Education/Experience Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s Degree with 8 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.**Other Qualifications:*** 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 understand 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**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 fieldsAdditionally, 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.
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