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.
How you will do it
The Role
As a Manager - Engineering Solutions (Aerospace & Defence) , you will establish and cultivate strong relationships with Plexus customers and work closely with our operations team. You will proactively support the sector team, including Business Development and Customer Management, by leveraging your expertise in Manufacturing and Engineering solutions to promote our key capabilities to customers and potential customers.
You will be responsible for ensuring a successful customer visit experience by collaborating with relevant departments and taking ownership of the customer visit process. Ideally you will possess an engineering background, having gained functional management or project management and/or business development experience.
We are seeking an organised individual with strong leadership capabilities, a technical background preferably one involving product development as well as a solid understanding of sales principles and negotiating skills. If you possess these qualities, this role may be an ideal fit for you.
Due to the nature of project work we require candidates to hold U.K. nationality or to either have, or be able to go through, U.K. national security vetting and clearance.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
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A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required; a Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred.
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Three (3) years of related experience is preferred.
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Suggested minimum of Three (3) years of project and/or functional management experience or business development experience.
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Sales related experience is an advantage.
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 fields
Additionally, 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
Hybrid working
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.