Head of Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement

Knowles Precision Devices; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Precision Devices in Liberty, SC seeks a Process Engineering Manager to lead the process engineering team and drive process development, optimization, and new assembly technology introductions to ensure stable, high-yield, cost-effective operations.

You will collaborate with Production, Product Management, Planning, Supply Chain, QA and R&D to deliver robust processes, capital projects, and qualification plans supporting continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial, or related).
• PMP certification preferred.
• 5+ years progressive experience in Process Engineering, Product Engineering or Operations Management.
• 10+ years experience in electronics components manufacturing, capacitor or similar industry preferred.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience deploying lean methodologies and process controls.
• Experience using DOE, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, PFMEA, Control Plans, and 8D problem solving.
• Experience with ITAR, APQP, AS9100, AS9145, APQP/PPAP, MIL STDs preferred.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent written and oral communication.
• Detail oriented, systems thinker with urgency for action and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a strong engineering team of 7+ process engineers and technicians to improve process effectiveness and automate.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews to ensure manufacturability during new process development or NPI.
• Create visibility to metrics including project status, funnel, process capability, SPC, etc.
• Define and maintain process control plans, PFMEAs, work instructions, and standard procedures.
• Lead team to achieve yield and scrap targets as set by plant management.
• Evaluate, prioritize and justify capital expenditures for process improvements.
• Develop and manage production qualification plans for new equipment and processes.

Skills

Process Engineering

Project Management

Lean Methodologies

DOE/Statistical Methods

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA

8D Problem Solving

ITAR/AS9100 Knowledge

MS Excel Advanced

Communication Skills

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Knowles Precision Devices in Liberty, SC seeks a Process Engineering Manager to lead the process engineering team and drive process development, optimization, and new assembly technology introductions to ensure stable, high-yield, cost-effective operations.

You will collaborate with Production, Product Management, Planning, Supply Chain, QA and R&D to deliver robust processes, capital projects, and qualification plans supporting continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.