Process Engineer/ Senior Process Engineer

Knowles Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Process Engineer/Senior Process Engineer to develop, sustain, and improve ceramic capacitor manufacturing processes. You will partner with Production, Quality, Product Engineering, and R&D to resolve issues and support new product introductions and process transfers.

The role focuses on process ownership, yield optimization, and adherence to quality systems, with involvement in PFMEA, control plans, and manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering.
• Experience with MLCC production is preferred.
• Familiar with Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, IATF16949, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Own and sustain assigned manufacturing processes to ensure consistent performance and compliance with requirements.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to production to resolve process, yield, and quality issues.
• Lead yield improvement and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput and cost effectiveness.
• Support NPI and transfer of products from design to manufacturing and assist validation activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing or related Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Process Engineer/ Senior Process Engineer

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, sustaining, controlling, and continuously improving manufacturing processes for ceramic capacitor products. The role ensures that assigned processes consistently meet requirements for product quality, yield, productivity, cost, and manufacturing efficiency.

Working closely with Production, Quality, Product Engineering, Research and Development, Equipment Engineering, and other relevant functions, the Process Engineer provides technical support, resolves manufacturing issues, and supports new product introduction, process qualification, and technology transfer.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process Ownership & Manufacturing Support

Own and sustain assigned manufacturing processes to ensure consistent performance and compliance with approved requirements.

Ensure manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and process controls are current, accurate, and followed.

Provide day-to-day engineering support to production to resolve process, yield, and quality issues.

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for process deviations and failures.

Support containment and disposition of affected material in accordance with established procedures and approval authority.

2. Yield Improvement & Continuous Improvement

Monitor and analyse process yield, scrap, and defect trends; drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead process optimization activities to improve yield, throughput, cost, and process robustness.

Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodologies where applicable.

3. NPI & Process Transfer Support

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and transfer of products from design to manufacturing.

Work with R&D Engineering and QA to define and release process flows, PFMEA, control plans, and manufacturing readiness.

Support process qualification activities, validation builds, and capability studies.

4. Quality & Compliance

Work closely with Quality to support qualification plans, validation reports, audits, and customer requirements.

Ensure compliance with applicable quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485 where applicable).

Support customer and internal audits related to assembly processes.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.

5+ years of previous working experience in the process engineering area.

Having experience with MLCC production is preferred.

Familiar with six sigma, SPC, DOE, IATF16949, etc.

Skilled in Microsoft Office software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Consumer Electronics Manufacturing 1,001-5,000 employees

Knowles Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components, including high performance capacitors, radio frequency filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through custom engineering and scalable manufacturing, we enable to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets. Our high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives.

Knowles Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components, including high performance capacitors, radio frequency filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through custom engineering and scalable manufacturing, we enable to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets. Our high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives.