Process Engineer

knowles; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible PTO

Onsite Physician

Retirement Savings Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Prescription Drug Plans

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Knowles, Cornell Dubilier is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead development, optimization, and control of high reliability capacitor manufacturing processes in Liberty, SC. You will drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation through advanced engineering methods and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires leading technical projects, hands-on floor support, and deployment of DOE/SPC tools to improve process capability and scalability site-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; higher degree preferred.
• 3-7 years of process engineering in manufacturing (capacitors/electronics/materials processing preferred).
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects with measurable results.
• Strong familiarity with SPC, DOE, PFMEA, Lean tools, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead capacitor process development and continue improvement to enhance yield and throughput.
• Document process procedures and validate BOM/routing for each model.
• Provide hands-on technical support on the production floor to resolve bottlenecks and quality issues.
• Design and implement tooling, jigs, and fixtures for productivity.
• Apply Lean principles to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase OEE.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement CAPA to eliminate recurring issues.
• Use DOE, SPC, and data-driven methods to optimize process capability and output quality.
• Serve as a primary technical resource for daily production troubleshooting and stabilization.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Lead equipment validation and qualification activities for new or updated processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SPC

DOE

PFMEA

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Job description

Process Engineer or Senior Process Engineer

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Liberty, SC

Reporting To: Process Engineering Manager

Position Overview

Knowles, Cornell Dubilier is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and control of high reliability capacitor manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation through advanced engineering methods, strong floor presence, and cross‑functional collaboration. The Senior Process Engineer serves as a technical leader and problem solver, supporting production stability while advancing process capability and scalability across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Capacitor process development and continue improvement to improve yield, throughput, and manufacturing capability.
• Document process procedure and work instructions. validate BOM/routing for each model.
• Provide hands‑on technical support on the production floor to resolve bottlenecks and quality issues.
• Design and implement specialized tooling, jigs, and fixtures for productivity.
• Apply Lean principles to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase OEE.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement effective CAPA to eliminate recurring issues.
• Utilize DOE, SPC, and data‑driven methods to optimize process capability and output quality.
• Serve as a primary technical resource supporting daily production troubleshooting and process stabilization.
• Collaborate closely with maintenance, quality, and production teams to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent operations.
• Lead equipment validation, capability studies, and qualification activities for new or updated processes.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Higher degree is preferred.
• 3-7 years of experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment (experience in capacitors, electronics, or materials processing strongly preferred).
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects with measurable results.
• Strong familiarity with SPC, DOE, PFMEA, Lean tools, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Flexible PTO
• Paid holidays
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k):
• Basic Life Insurance
• Onsite Physician
• Employee Referral Program

Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.

We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The base pay is $80,000 to $110,000 per year based on working experience.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre‑approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our career's portal. Please do not submit resumes via e‑mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.