Process Engineering Manager

Process Engineering Manager

The Process Engineering Manager is a key member of the Knowles, Cornell Dubilier site leadership team. This role builds and leads the Process Engineering function that delivers safe, stable, capable, and scalable manufacturing processes. You will own process strategy, talent development, and the deployment of rigorous engineering methods that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and innovation across the factory.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy

Develop and manage a high-performing organization of Engineers and Technicians; set vision, standards, and career paths.

Define and maintain process control plans, PFMEAs, work instructions, and standard work to ensure process capability and stability.

Participate in cross-functional design reviews to ensure Design for Manufacturability / Assembly / Cost (DFM / A / DFC) and robust process capability requirements.

Build an improvement portfolio aligned to site strategy; prioritize high-impact kaizen and DMAIC projects with Operations and Quality.

Evaluate, prioritize, and justify capital expenditures with robust business cases; lead vendor selection, installation, and release to production.

Achieve financial objectives (productivity, cost reduction, budget adherence) for area of responsibility.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial, or related). 10+ years progressive experience in Process Engineering, Product Engineering, or Operations within electronics components, semiconductor, or similar high-reliability manufacturing. Proven experience managing multiple direct reports and building technical teams. Demonstrated project management capability (charter through sustainment); track record of delivering measurable improvements. Hands-on deployment of Lean / Six Sigma methods; expert use of DOE, SPC, MSA / Gage R&R, PFMEA, Control Plans, and 8D problem solving. Strong analytical skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office (advanced Excel) and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab / JMP). Excellent written and verbal communication; able to influence across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Leadership. Detail-oriented, systems thinker with urgency for action and a focus on the customer.

Preferred : MS or MBA degree. PMP and / or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Experience with AS9100, AS9145, APQP / PPAP, and familiarity with ITAR requirements. Working knowledge of MIL-STDs relevant to high-reliability electronic components. Exposure to MES / SPC software, automation / robotics integration, and advanced data analysis / visualization (Power Query / Power BI, SQL basics).

Success Measures (first 1218 months)

Work Environment

Primarily on-site in a manufacturing environment with regular time on the production floor. Occasional travel to suppliers, other sites, and customers (

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