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