Jeffrey Smidt
About Jeffrey Smidt
Jeffrey Smidt is a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Plexus Corp. with extensive experience in quality assurance and regulatory compliance in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
Current Role at Plexus Corp
Jeffrey Smidt has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer since 2017. In this role, he focuses on ensuring quality standards in engineering processes. He serves as a subject matter expert in medical device design controls and supplier management. His responsibilities include overseeing project implementation and ensuring regulatory execution compliance within the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his current position, Jeffrey Smidt held various roles in quality assurance across multiple organizations. He worked at Hoffmaster Group, Inc. as a Quality Assurance Manager for five months in 2011. He also served as a Quality Assurance Consultant at Kimberly-Clark from 2012 to 2015, after previously holding various manufacturing and support roles at the same company from 1984 to 2000. His experience includes a two-year stint as a Quality Management Consultant at Kimberly-Clark from 2015 to 2017.
Education and Academic Background
Jeffrey Smidt studied Chemical Engineering at Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His foundational education provided him with the technical knowledge necessary for his career in quality assurance and engineering. He also completed his secondary education at Neenah High School.
Key Contributions to Medical Device Development
Throughout his career, Jeffrey Smidt has played a significant role in the validation and launch of several medical devices. He contributed to the development of a breast biopsy system and was involved in the launch of surgical robot tools. Additionally, he supported the validation and launch of a COVID-19 diagnostic test system, showcasing his expertise in the medical device sector.
Career Progression and Roles
Jeffrey Smidt's career spans several roles in quality assurance and engineering. He worked as a Quality Engineer at Zimmer - Surgical Products for eight months in 2010. He also served as a Quality Assurance Consultant at Merz Aesthetics Inc. for nine months in 2011. His experience includes leadership positions, such as Quality Leader at Kimberly-Clark from 2003 to 2009, and Operations Management from 2000 to 2003.