Quality Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. Plexus scores B on the Alion truth index.
About us
At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission-critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market.
Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.
Living Our Values
With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. Our values unite and guide us in everything that we do.
Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.
As part of our team, you’ll do impactful work within an inclusive environment where everyone works together to achieve extraordinary outcomes. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential through managing your own personalised development plan and access to our learning and development programs.
As a Quality Engineer at our Kelso facility, you won’t just monitor compliance from a desk. You will be an operational problem-solver on the production floor, acting as the bridge between engineering, operations, and the customer. You will own the non-conformance lifecycle, drive structured root-cause investigations, and build repeatable quality processes into every build.
What You’ll Do
- Own Non-Conformance & Customer Resolution: Lead end-to-end complaint investigations and deviations. Move quickly to implement immediate containment and purges, then apply structured methods to isolate root causes and close verified CAPAs.
- Drive Process Compliance & Validation: Review and approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), process deviations, and Assembly Build Instructions (ABIs). Lead the development, documentation, and execution of site Master Validation Plans (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Define Floor Inspection Strategies: Establish robust inspection gates across receiving, in-process assembly, pre-shipment, and out-of-box audits. Ensure complete Quality History Records and compliant Certificates of Compliance (CoCs).
- Champion Quality on the Shop Floor: Coach technicians, operators, and assembly associates on defect prevention and compliance standards. Audit training effectiveness and drive a proactive quality mindset across all shifts.
- Lead Audit Readiness: Support customer quality audits, internal assessments, and external surveillance/recertification audits for facility Quality Management Systems (QMS).
What We’re Looking For
- Technical Experience: Degree in an Engineering, Quality, or STEM discipline with 2+ years of hands-on quality or manufacturing experience (or an equivalent track record of technical floor experience).
- Structured Problem Solving: Practical proficiency applying systematic problem-solving frameworks (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC) and data analysis tools to solve complex technical defects.
- Standards & Process Control: Familiarity with high-reliability manufacturing quality standards (such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or AS9100) and electronic assembly acceptance standards (IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001).
- Experimental & Operational Design: Ability to design experiments (DOE), assess process capability/repeatability, and implement controls within economic and safety constraints.
- Communication & Influence: Confidence to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), communicate transparently with external customers, and guide cross-functional teams under production deadlines.
Why Kelso?
Our Kelso site combines the agility of a dedicated manufacturing plant with the resources and stability of a global enterprise. Here, you will have visible ownership over your product lines, exposure to cutting-edge electronic manufacturing processes, and clear avenues to grow into Senior Quality Engineering or operational leadership roles.
Apply Today
Ready to take ownership of product quality in a high-consequence manufacturing environment? Submit your application today to join the Plexus engineering team in Kelso.
Your Rewards and Wellbeing
We believe in rewarding your contribution with a comprehensive package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work.
- Growth: Bespoke development plans and volunteer time off
- Health: Private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program and vision care
- Wealth: Enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and group income protection
- Lifestyle: Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes, plus 33 days of annual leave
Application Process
At Plexus, we don't look for culture fit, we look for culture add. We value the unique perspectives you bring and review every candidate holistically, balancing professional experience, education and individual journey.
Accessibility and Accommodations
As a Disability Confident employer, we recruit purely on the basis of skills and merit, ensuring an equitable process for everyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you require support during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with your contact information and a description of your needs.
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