Ethan Lynch
About Ethan Lynch
Ethan Lynch is a Senior Project Management Leader at Plexus Corp., where he oversees aerospace and defense project portfolios. He has a background in engineering and project management, having worked in various roles at Plexus Corp. since 2013 and holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.
Current Role at Plexus Corp
Ethan Lynch serves as the Senior Project Management Leader at Plexus Corp, a position he has held since early 2024. In this role, he collaborates with site leadership and the global sales team to ensure the health of the aerospace and defense project portfolio. He leads a team of specialized project managers who focus on priority-rated orders for national security and aerospace and defense projects. His responsibilities include overseeing portfolio management practices globally within this sector.
Previous Experience at Plexus Corp
Ethan Lynch has extensive experience at Plexus Corp, where he worked in various roles over several years. He began as a Quality Engineer from 2013 to 2015, followed by positions as Senior Product Engineer from 2015 to 2018, Project Manager from 2018 to 2021, and Senior Project Manager from 2021 to 2024. Throughout these roles, he contributed to the development and management of engineering projects, particularly in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Education and Certifications
Ethan Lynch studied Biomedical Engineering at Michigan Technological University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2008 to 2012. He also holds a Certified Manager of Quality & Operational Excellence (CMQ/OE) certification from the American Society of Quality (ASQ), which underscores his expertise in quality management and operational excellence.
Leadership and Team Development
In his current role, Ethan Lynch leads a team of specialized project managers dedicated to aerospace and defense projects. He has played a key role in founding a new department within Plexus Corp's engineering organization, specifically aimed at enhancing capabilities in the aerospace and defense sector. His leadership focuses on fostering collaboration and ensuring project success in high-stakes environments.
Early Career at Michigan Technological University
Before joining Plexus Corp, Ethan Lynch gained valuable experience at Michigan Technological University. He worked as a Student Manager for Ticketing Services from 2009 to 2012 and served as an OAP Trip Leader and Challenge Course Facilitator from 2010 to 2011. These roles contributed to his development in management and team coordination.