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 (<5% of the time).
- 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
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Pay Range$78,000 - $95,000 annually
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- Experience working in a factory certified to TS/IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 9001
- Experience with quality improvement tools including 8D, Lean Six Sigma, 5 Whys, Pareto Analysis, FMEA, Kaizen, and Cpk
- Minimum 2 years of quality-related experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work 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 for less than 5% of the time
- Eligibility to work in the United States without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials
- Must be a U.S. citizen
Knowles Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Knowles Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Knowles Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is often considered strong, with medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and wellness programs commonly highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings are a notable plus, even if specifics vary by location and role.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and broader financial-wellness support are emphasized and described favorably. These elements contribute to a perception of a solid, competitive benefits package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and family leave are frequently called out. Feedback suggests time off policies support reasonable work-life balance for many roles.
Knowles Corporation Insights
What We Do
Knowles Corporation is a global leader and provider of advanced audio and precision device solutions. The company specializes in high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, and micro-acoustic components, such as microphones and balanced armature speakers. It serves a wide range of demanding end markets, including consumer electronics, hearing health, medical technology, defense, aerospace, and industrial electrification.
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