Quality Inspector

Overview

About us: Plexus partners with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and EV charging solutions. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to pay range transparency. This description is intended for recruitment purposes.

Plexus believes in growing our people, building belonging, innovating responsibly, delivering excellence and creating customer success. We foster an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best, with development programs designed to accelerate growth.

• Perform routine and repetitive inspection procedures to ensure quality levels at various stages of production.
• Visually inspect sub-assemblies and HLA level products using a magnifier or other tools and apply lot sampling methods or 100% inspection.
• Participate as required on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Enter standardized information into the Global Shop Floor (GSF) system or equivalent.
• Supervise work area according to 5S standards and keep supervisors informed, escalating issues when needed.

• A minimum of a middle school certificate is required.
• Knowledge of PCBA manufacturing process (SMT, Backend).
• Six months of related experience in manufacturing is required; one year or more is preferred.
• Intermediate electronic manufacturing experience, including knowledge of workmanship standards, is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Advanced reading, writing and math skills (12th grade level) are required.
• Inspection skills and knowledge of PCBA and HLA product builds.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality of company and customer information.
• Must complete training for and become certified for Quality Assurance within six months and maintain QA certification to remain in the position.
• Basic PC skills and familiarity with Plexus software packages; comfortable with Google Workspace or MS Windows.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods and to handle PCB components, including turning, flipping and angling them.
• Visual acuity requirements for close vision with computer monitors, inspection equipment, and magnifiers.
• General office equipment experience preferred.

• Work in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment with required PPE; comfortable temperatures; repetitive tasks; and suitable lighting for required tasks.
• May require physical stamina, strong manual dexterity and fine motor control with precise measurement equipment or delicate tools.
• Role will mainly involve standing and sitting with repetitive computer tasks to create, edit and save quality records.

• Less than 40% travel expected.

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. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at  This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Plexus is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.