Josh Huether
About Josh Huether
Josh Huether is a Product Engineering Manager at Plexus Corp., with a strong background in materials science and engineering. He has extensive experience in failure analysis, lean manufacturing, and process improvements in the electronics and microelectronics manufacturing sectors.
Work at Plexus
Josh Huether has held multiple roles at Plexus Corp. since joining the company in 2013. He started as a Process Engineer and worked in this capacity until 2016. He then transitioned to the role of Manager - Continuous Improvement, where he focused on enhancing operational processes for two years. Following this, he served as Operations Manager for nine months before assuming his current position as Product Engineering Manager in 2019. In this role, he oversees product engineering initiatives and applies his expertise in failure analysis and lean manufacturing to improve processes in the electronics and microelectronics manufacturing sectors.
Education and Expertise
Josh Huether studied at Boise State University, where he earned a Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering from 2011 to 2013. He also completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he attended the University of Mary from 2004 to 2006. His educational background in materials science and chemical engineering supports his expertise in failure analysis and lean manufacturing, which are critical to his work in product engineering management.
Background
Before his tenure at Plexus Corp., Josh Huether worked at North Dakota State University as a Research Engineer from 2008 to 2010. He also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Boise State University from 2011 to 2013. His experiences in research and engineering roles have contributed to his strong foundation in materials science, which informs his current responsibilities in product engineering management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Josh Huether has demonstrated a commitment to process improvement and cultural enhancement within organizations. His expertise in failure analysis and lean manufacturing has led to significant contributions in the electronics and microelectronics manufacturing industry. He is also passionate about training individuals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within Plexus Corp.