Jeff Newhouse
About Jeff Newhouse
Jeff Newhouse is a Sr. Staff Quality Engineer at Plexus in Neenah, Wisconsin, with over 27 years of experience in the medical device industry. He has expertise in developing custom reliability plans and possesses extensive knowledge of safety standards relevant to medical device compliance.
Work at Plexus
Jeff Newhouse has been employed at Plexus since 1997, where he currently holds the position of Sr. Staff Quality Engineer. His tenure at the company spans over 27 years, during which he has also served as a Principal Quality Engineer. In his role, he has spent two years supervising a focus factory engineering team, overseeing processes from Surface Mount to Final Quality Assurance Inspection. His extensive experience at Plexus has contributed to his expertise in quality engineering within the medical device industry.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Newhouse earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) from DeVry University, completing his studies from 1994 to 1997. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices from Northeastern University, which he completed between 2009 and 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in developing custom reliability plans tailored to specific customer needs in the medical device sector.
Background
Before joining Plexus, Jeff Newhouse worked as a Quality Engineer at Northgate Technologies from 1996 to 1997. This initial experience laid the foundation for his career in quality engineering. His current role at Plexus has allowed him to gain in-depth knowledge of safety standards crucial for medical device compliance, including IEC 60601-1 and IEC 61010-1.
Hobbies and Interests
In his spare time, Jeff Newhouse enjoys working on a custom hobby CNC milling machine, woodworking, and restoring old pickup trucks. These hobbies reflect his hands-on approach and interest in engineering and craftsmanship outside of his professional responsibilities.