Engineering Director

The Opportunity: Shape the Future of Advanced Manufacturing

Are you an executive engineering leader ready to take full operational ownership of a world-class manufacturing facility?

Plexus is evolving its Oradea facility into a fully connected, intelligent factory. As Engineering Director, you will serve as the executive authority across all primary technical disciplines-Test, Industrial, Process, Automation, and Product Engineering.

This is not a maintenance role; it is a strategic mandate. You will bridge high-level corporate innovation with site-level execution, driving multi-million-dollar technology roadmaps, scaling automation, and setting the operational benchmark for regional manufacturing.

How You Will Drive Impact

• Architect the Technology Roadmap: Own the end-to-end engineering strategy across five critical disciplines. Drive process capability, automate production workflows, and lead site-wide implementations for complex products.
• Define Operational Precision: Serve as the ultimate subject matter expert on standard work and process optimization. Deploy performance systems that lower cycle times, maximize efficiency, and safeguard product quality.
• Lead Regional Escalations & Resolution: Act as the primary technical authority for site engineering. Drive root-cause analyses and deploy systemic, scalable solutions across our global network.

The Profile We Are Looking For

We are seeking a senior technical leader with a track record of driving change in complex, high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environments.

• Senior Leadership Experience: 10+ years in progressive engineering roles, with direct executive or director-level oversight in advanced EMS or high-tech manufacturing.
• Multi-Disciplinary Expertise: Proven ability to manage across Process, Test, Automation, and Industrial engineering teams simultaneously.
• High-Precision Standards: Hands-on leadership within strictly regulated sectors (Medical/FDA, Aerospace/AS9100, Telecom, or Automotive).
• Operational Mastery: Strong command of Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt certification highly valued) and structured problem-solving frameworks.
• Strategic Influence: Exceptional executive presence, capable of aligning internal stakeholders, global customers, and site operations around a shared vision.

Why Take the Lead at Plexus Oradea?

• Executive Autonomy: Full ownership of engineering strategy and budget allocation at one of our key European facilities.
• Pioneering Transformation: Direct oversight of our transition toward Industry 4.0 and smart factory digitalization.
• Global Exposure: Direct interaction with leadership teams and tier-one customers worldwide.