Process Engineering Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• 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 starting base pay for this role is $120,000 to $140,000 per year.

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.