Quality Engineer II

Knowles Corporation; Town of Cazenovia (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer in New York to ensure consistent application of quality techniques and to investigate, analyze, and resolve quality problems. You will provide statistical insights, monitor site metrics, and lead yield improvement projects to meet Knowles and customer requirements.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing quality, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with factory certified to TS/IATF16949, AS9100, or ISO 9001.
• Experience with quality improvement tools (8D, Lean Six Sigma, 5 Whys, Pareto Analysis, FMEA Kaizen, Cpk).
• Minimum 2 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well in a high-volume production environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to travel to suppliers, customers, or corporate meetings.
• US work eligibility without ITAR restrictions; US citizenship; security clearance optional.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical analysis of process behavior using statistics, quality tools, and software.
• Identify and record problems related to product lines and initiate corrective actions.
• Assist in evaluating and qualifying new product designs and supplier materials.
• Monitor site quality objectives by maintaining metrics and reporting monthly.
• Lead yield improvement projects to increase facility capability.
• Participate in documentation and drawing review to ensure process documentation.
• Assist in rapid cycle times for site-related customer complaints.
• Collaborate with operational departments on continuous process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

High-volume production

Travel to suppliers

Excel experience

Minitab experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

8D

Lean Six Sigma

5 Whys

Pareto Analysis

FMEA Kaizen

Cpk

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Overview

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring consistent application of quality techniques, providing statistical information for quality improvement, and investigating, analyzing, and resolving quality problems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide statistical analysis of process behavior through the use of applicable statistics, quality tools, and software.
• Identify and record problems relating to the product lines, and initiate actions to prevent the recurrence of any nonconformities relating to products and processes.
• Assist in the evaluation and qualification of new product designs and new supplier materials via a defined new product development process.
• Monitor and support site quality objectives by maintaining metrics and reporting them on a monthly basis.
• Lead yield improvement projects in an effort to increase facility capability to consistently meet Knowles and customer requirements.
• Participate in documentation and drawing review, approval, revision, or creation as necessary to ensure processes are properly documented.
• Assist in rapid cycle times for site-related customer complaints.
• Work directly with operational departments on continuous process improvements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience working in a factory certified to TS/IATF16949, AS9100, or ISO 9001.
• Experience with various quality system improvement tools, including 8D, Lean Six Sigma, 5 Whys, Pareto Analysis, FEMA Kaizen, Cpk, etc.
• Minimum 2 years of Quality related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well in a high-volume production environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to travel to suppliers, customers, or corporate meetings.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials.
• Must be a U.S. citizen. Application for Security Clearance optional upon hire.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position examining parts under a microscope.
• Ability to lift about 25-30 lbs.
• Ability to manipulate small parts under microscope using a pair of tweezers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

The salary range for this role is $78,000 - $105,000 annually.