Knowles is looking to solve the problem of delivering safe, stable, capable, and scalable manufacturing processes by building and leading the Process Engineering function.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial, or related)
- 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)
- Experience with AS9100, AS9145, APQP/PPAP, and familiarity with ITAR requirements.
- Working knowledge of MIL-STDs relevant to high-reliability electronic components.
- Exposure to MES/SPC software, automation/robotics integration, and advanced data analysis/visualization (Power Query/Power BI, SQL basics)
- PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
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.
- Participate in cross-functional design reviews to ensure Design for Manufacturability/Assembly/Cost (DFM/A/DFC) and robust process capability requirements.
- 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.
- Evaluate, prioritize, and justify capital expenditures with robust business cases; lead vendor selection, installation, and release to production.
Other
- 10+ years progressive experience in Process Engineering, Product Engineering, or Operations within electronics components, semiconductor, or similar high-reliability manufacturing.
- Proven experience managing multiple direct reports and building technical teams.
- Demonstrated project management capability (charter through sustainment); track record of delivering measurable improvements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to influence across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Leadership.
- U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data.
