Dave Bishop
About Dave Bishop
Dave Bishop is a Senior Project Manager at Plexus Corp., where he has worked since 2016. He has a strong background in product development, having brought over 12 new or improved products to market and holds more than twelve patents.
Work at Plexus
Dave Bishop has served as a Senior Project Manager at Plexus Corp. since 2016. In this role, he manages project scope, resources, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables for large product development projects. His work encompasses various sectors, including healthcare, aerospace, networking, and commercial applications. Bishop's responsibilities include leading multifunctional engineering teams to ensure successful project execution and innovation.
Previous Experience at Kimberly-Clark
Before joining Plexus, Dave Bishop had a lengthy career at Kimberly-Clark, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Material Developer from 1989 to 1994, a Process Engineer from 1994 to 1997, and an R&D Project Leader from 2000 to 2014. He also served as an R&D Product Technical Leader for one year from 2015 to 2016 and as a Lead Process Engineer for one year in 1998 to 1999. His diverse roles contributed to his expertise in product development and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Dave Bishop studied Chemical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York, where he completed his degree from 1985 to 1988. Prior to that, he attended Earlham College, achieving a Pre-Engineering qualification from 1982 to 1985. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in project management and engineering.
Achievements in Product Development
Throughout his career, Dave Bishop has brought over twelve new or improved products to market. He has a proven history of successful innovation, which includes holding over twelve patents. His experience in leading multifunctional engineering teams has enabled him to develop electronic devices across various sectors, including medical, avionic, communication, and supercomputing.