Senior Process Engineering Manager — Lean Automation

Knowles Corporation; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Corporation in Liberty, SC is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead a 7+ person team focused on process development, optimization, and introducing new assembly technology. You will collaborate with Production, Product Management, Planning, and QA/R&D to ensure stable, high-yield, cost-effective processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process or operations management within electronics manufacturing, with lean, DOE, PFMEA, and capital expenditure experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 5+ years progressive experience in Process Engineering, Product Engineering or Operations Management.
• 10+ years in electronics components manufacturing or capacitor industry preferred.
• Experience in project management and lean methodologies.
• Experience with DOE, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, and 8D problem solving.
• Experience with ITAR, APQP, AS9100, MIL STD- symbols preferred.
• Strong MS Excel and MS Office skills.
• Detail oriented with strong communication.
• Customer-focused, urgent action mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a strong engineering team of 7+ process engineers and technicians to improve process effectiveness and introduce new assembly technology/automation.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews to ensure process capability and manufacturability during new process development or new product introduction.
• Create visibility to key metrics including project status, funnel, and SPC measures.
• Define and maintain process control plans, PFMEAs, work instructions, and standard process procedures for stability.
• Lead team to achieve yield and scrap targets as 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.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Lean manufacturing

DOE/Statistical methods

PFMEA/Control Plans

CAPEX justification

MS Excel

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

APQP/ITAR knowledge

Education

BS in Engineering

PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

CAPEX evaluation tools

Job description

Knowles Corporation in Liberty, SC is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead a 7+ person team focused on process development, optimization, and introducing new assembly technology. You will collaborate with Production, Product Management, Planning, and QA/R&D to ensure stable, high-yield, cost-effective processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process or operations management within electronics manufacturing, with lean, DOE, PFMEA, and capital expenditure experience.