Troy Schmitt
About Troy Schmitt
Troy Schmitt serves as the Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement at Plexus Corp., where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in engineering and quality management, having held various roles at Plexus Corp. and other companies over the past three decades.
Current Role at Plexus Corp
Troy Schmitt serves as the Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement at Plexus Corp since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for developing the strategic direction for global quality operations. His focus encompasses service quality, product quality, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance within a global product development organization. Schmitt emphasizes the importance of talent development among the management team through training, mentoring, continual improvement, and performance evaluations.
Previous Experience at Plexus Corp
Troy Schmitt has extensive experience at Plexus Corp, where he held multiple positions. He worked as Engineering Manager for Analog & RF Systems, Mechanical Engineering, and Quality Engineering from 2006 to 2010. He then transitioned to the role of Staff Project Manager from 2010 to 2012, followed by Director of Engineering from 2012 to 2017. His tenure at Plexus Corp spans over a decade, contributing to various engineering and management functions.
Work History at Other Companies
Before his current role at Plexus Corp, Troy Schmitt worked at Cooper Power Systems as an Electronics Design Engineer from 1991 to 1995. He also served as a Senior Design Engineer at Johnson Controls from 1995 to 2000. Additionally, he worked as a Project Manager at Plexus Corp from 2000 to 2006. His diverse experience in engineering roles has contributed to his expertise in quality and continuous improvement.
Education and Expertise
Troy Schmitt earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Marquette University. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in engineering and management. Schmitt utilizes Lean concepts and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and eliminate waste, showcasing his commitment to quality and operational excellence.