Process Engineering Manager

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

Job Overview

The Process Engineering Manager is key member of the Knowles Cornell Dubilier leadership team and is responsible for management of process engineering team. This is a position offering excellent professional and management career development in Knowles Cornell Dubilier. In this critical role, you will be working side-by-side with Production, Product Management, Planning, Supply chain, QA and R&D teams at Knowles Liberty and will be responsible for process development, optimization, introducing new assembly technology and equipment to ensure process that are stable, high yielding and cost effective.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a strong engineering team of 7+ process engineers and technicians to improve process effectiveness, introduce new assembly technology/automation equipment, and optimize process capability.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews to ensure process capability and design for manufacturability are effectively considered during new process development or new product introduction.
• Create visibility to key metrics including project status, project funnel, process capability measures, SPC, etc.
• Define and maintain process control plans, PFMEAs, work instructions, and standard process procedure document to ensure process capability and stability.
• Lead team to achieve the financial objectives including yield target and scrap target, which are assigned by plant manager.
• Evaluate, prioritize and justify capital expenditures to support process improvement projects.
• Develop and manage production qualification plans for new equipment and processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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+ Experience in electronics components manufacturing, capacitor or similar industry preferred
• Experience in project management
• Demonstrated experience deploying lean methodologies and process controls
• Experience using DOE, SPC, DOE, MSA/Gage R&R, PFMEA, Control Plans, and 8D problem solving.
• Experience with ITAR, APQP, AS9100, AS9145, APQP/PPAP, MIL STDs preferred
• Strong working knowledge of MS Suite including advance skills with Microsoft Excel
• Detail oriented and thorough
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented, systems thinker with urgency for action and a focus on the customer.