Process Engineer

Knowles Precision Devices; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Prescription Drug Plans

401k

Life Insurance

Onsite Physician

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

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

This role requires hands-on floor leadership, DOE/SPC use, and CAPA implementation, with responsibility for process validation, equipment qualification, and sustaining production stability across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3–7 years of process engineering in manufacturing, preferably capacitors/electronics.
• Ability to lead complex technical projects with measurable results.
• Strong familiarity with SPC, DOE, PFMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead capacitor process development and yield improvement.
• Document processes and validate BOM/routing.
• Provide hands-on technical floor support to resolve bottlenecks.
• Design tooling and fixtures to improve productivity.
• Apply Lean to improve material flow and OEE.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and CAPA.
• Use DOE, SPC for process capability and quality.
• Support daily production troubleshooting and stabilization.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams.
• Lead equipment validation and qualification activities.

Skills

Process engineering

Project leadership

SPC

DOE

PFMEA

Lean/Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Higher degree preferred

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

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.

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.