The Process Engineering Manager is needed to build and lead the Process Engineering function at the Knowles, Cornell Dubilier site, aiming to deliver safe, stable, capable, and scalable manufacturing processes. This role will own process strategy, talent development, and the deployment of rigorous engineering methods to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation across the factory.
Requirements
- Hands‑on deployment of Lean/Six Sigma methods; expert use of DOE, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, PFMEA, Control Plans, and 8D problem solving.
- Strong analytical skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office (advanced Excel) and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab/JMP).
- Exposure to MES/SPC software, automation/robotics integration, and advanced data analysis/visualization (Power Query/Power BI, SQL basics).
- Working knowledge of MIL‑STDs relevant to high‑reliability electronic components.
- Experience with AS9100, AS9145, APQP/PPAP, and familiarity with ITAR requirements.
- Deploy statistical process control (SPC) and advanced analytics to monitor health, detect drift, and trigger corrective actions.
- Advance digital/automation capabilities (MES/SPC systems, advanced Excel; Minitab/JMP or similar) to elevate process insight and decision making.
Responsibilities
- Define and maintain process control plans, PFMEAs, work instructions, and standard work to ensure process capability and stability.
- Deploy statistical process control (SPC) and advanced analytics to monitor health, detect drift, and trigger corrective actions.
- Lead structured root‑cause and corrective action (8D, A3, 5‑Why) for process excursions and customer/internal escapes.
- Own process development and production qualification plans for new equipment and processes (e.g., URS, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ), including AS9145/APQP deliverables as applicable.
- Build an improvement portfolio aligned to site strategy; prioritize high‑impact kaizen and DMAIC projects with Operations and Quality.
- Standardize problem‑solving, visual management, and line‑balance/time studies to remove waste and improve flow.
- Advance digital/automation capabilities (MES/SPC systems, advanced Excel; Minitab/JMP or similar) to elevate process insight and decision making.
Other
- Develop and manage a high‑performing organization of Engineers and Technicians; set vision, standards, and career paths.
- Establish an engineering operating system with clear cadences, gemba presence, and action‑oriented problem solving.
- Create visibility to critical metrics (project funnel/status, Cp/Cpk, FPY, OEE, yield/scrap, DPPM, on‑time NPI, cost savings) and drive accountability to targets.
- Participate in cross‑functional design reviews to ensure Design for Manufacturability/Assembly/Cost (DFM/A/DFC) and robust process capability requirements.
- Partner with Product Engineering, Quality, and Operations to achieve predictable ramp, repeatability, and capacity readiness.
