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Quality Engineer

Plexus · Neenah, WI

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Base pay
$60k–$89k
Degree
Preferred
Industry
Industrial
Posted
12 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Plexus (industrial) in Neenah, WI. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

They ask for
degree preferred
Base pay
$60k–$89k
Openings
2 with this title at this site

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $77k–$106k. This one lists $60k–$89k.

Median of the low and high ends of 20 live postings that list pay, out of 51 quality engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 50 other live quality postings in Wisconsin.

Base pay
About 19% below similar roles

Typical $77k–$106k, from 18 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 55%
  • Supplier quality 43%
  • SPC 33%
  • FMEA 31%
  • Six Sigma 29%
  • New product launch 29%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
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This plant: Plexus in Neenah

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Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor’s Degree with 1 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other

Qualifications

  • ✓Ability to work well in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • ✓Strong ability to identify and solve problems proactively using structured problem solving tools, including making timely and effective decisions.
  • ✓Apply systemic data analysis and problem solving to address a full range of technical and organizational problems with creativity, imagination, confidence and responsibility.
  • ✓Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze, interpret, validate, and communicate data to key stakeholders.
  • ✓Ability to seek out best practices and apply them within their assigned area.
  • ✓Ability to design a system or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, efficiency, repeatability, environmental, health and safety. Includes documentation and controls to ensure long term sustainability.
  • ✓Ability to become a Subject Matter Expert for an assigned system or process.
  • ✓Ability to coach and mentor technicians and other support staff within assigned areas of expertise.
  • ✓Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Physical

Requirements

  • ✓Role will support operational teams in a manufacturing environment with required personal protective equipment. Facilities include comfortable temperatures, repetitive low noise level and suitable lighting for required tasks. May require walking, standing and sitting, using a computer, and other office equipment. Direct interaction with people and equipment is event driven and will include activities related to inspecting, qualifying, t
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About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

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. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com . Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure

Key Job Accountabilities

  • •Build and embed Quality Awareness in Operations by ensuring effectiveness of training and inspections. Educate operators and production associations on quality and compliance procedures.
  • •Ensures compliance of customer requirements, industry standards, and safety in the workplace. Primary interface with customers on quality related matters as well as lead to improve incoming customer inquires to reduce Return Material Authorizations (RMAs). Participate and support regulatory and customer audits at site.
  • •Understands and follows Plexus quality policy guidelines, customer specifications and adheres to regulatory compliance. Monitors own work to ensure quality standard is met as well as look for opportunities to improve quality and eliminate waste at work. Delivers work in way a that eliminates scrap or rework. Keeps supervisors informed and escalates issues when needed.
  • •Drive Proactive Continuous Improvement on Yield & Quality Metrics by designing templates for documents, file types, and document databases. Drive cross-functional teams to deliver continual improvement activities for internal processes deliverables.
  • •Provide Supervision to Quality Assurance Inspectors and Technicians. Guide Quality Assurance operators, group leaders, and technicians in ongoing quality improvement activities

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