James Tierney
About James Tierney
James Tierney serves as the Aerospace and Defense Team Lead at Plexus Corp., where he focuses on talent development and technical leadership within the Aerospace and Defense market segment. With a career spanning several roles at Plexus and experience in mechanical design, he emphasizes team culture and customer service.
Work at Plexus
James Tierney currently serves as the Aerospace and Defense Team Lead at Plexus Corp., a position he has held since 2024. He has a long history with the company, having worked in various roles since 2006. His previous positions include Senior Mechanical Engineer, Staff Mechanical Engineer, and Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineering Team Lead. Throughout his tenure, he has been responsible for cross-functional staffing, talent development, and fostering an engaging team culture that prioritizes customer service.
Education and Expertise
James Tierney earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Design - Product Development from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in mechanical engineering and product development. His expertise spans across leading multi-discipline teams and developing technical leadership within the Aerospace and Defense market segment.
Background
Before joining Plexus Corp., James Tierney gained experience as a Mechanical Designer at RFA Minnesota Engineering and as a Senior Design Engineer at KI. His career began with a CAD internship at Parametric Technology Corporation in 1995. Over the years, he has accumulated extensive experience in mechanical engineering, contributing to various projects and teams across multiple industries.
Achievements
In his role at Plexus Corp., James Tierney plays a key role in developing and executing improvements for the global team. He sets development goals for team members and reviews their work to provide design suggestions. His leadership has been instrumental in sustaining a team culture that emphasizes collaboration and customer service, ensuring the successful delivery of complex products across core markets.