Chris Kelly
About Chris Kelly
Chris Kelly serves as the Director of Quality Projects, overseeing the global supplier quality function across multiple industries, including Healthcare, Defense, Networking, and Industrial sectors. With over 25 years of experience in Quality and Engineering roles, he has held significant positions at Lexmark International and Plexus Corp.
Current Role at Plexus Corp
Chris Kelly serves as the Director of Quality Projects at Plexus Corp, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages the global supplier quality function to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements across four industry sectors: Healthcare/Life Sciences, Defense/Security/Aerospace, Networking/Communications, and Industrial/Commercial. His responsibilities include defining strategy, supplier approval, systems, performance monitoring, and ensuring supplier social responsibility compliance.
Previous Experience at Plexus Corp
Prior to his current role, Chris Kelly worked at Plexus Corp as the Supplier Quality Director from 2013 to 2021. During this eight-year tenure, he focused on enhancing supplier quality processes and ensuring that suppliers met the necessary standards for quality and compliance. His experience at Plexus spans over a decade, contributing to his extensive knowledge in quality management.
Career Background at Lexmark International, Inc.
Chris Kelly has significant experience at Lexmark International, Inc., where he held various positions from 1995 to 2006. He began as an Advanced Quality Engineer from 1995 to 1998 and later served as a Senior Engineering Manager from 1998 to 2006 in Rosyth, Scotland. His eight years at Lexmark equipped him with valuable skills in engineering and quality management.
Education and Qualifications
Chris Kelly earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The University of Glasgow, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in quality and engineering, contributing to his over 25 years of industry experience.
Early Education
Chris Kelly completed his early education at Gourock High School from 1975 to 1981. This foundational education prepared him for his subsequent studies in engineering and his professional career in quality management.