Manufacturing Yield Engineer

Department: Engineering and R&D

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cazenovia, New York

Reporting To: Director of Operational Excellence

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 / year

Description

In this position, you will be responsible for production data analysis to develop and track the impact of strategic initiatives across our manufacturing facilities in America. You will play a pivotal role in collaborating with resources (including finance and process engineering) at the plants to implement enhanced solutions that improve our manufacturing and financial yields.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis: Analyze and provide detailed summaries and reports for industrial process monitoring, diagnostics and optimization. Utilize data-driven approaches to analyze performance metrics, identify trends, and present actionable insights for improvement.
• Manufacturing Analysis Systems: Establish, deploy and standardize enhanced data analysis systems across manufacturing facilities in America that will increase factory yields and cost.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface with production, quality, engineering, program developers, and finance teams regularly. Facilitate and collaborate with various departments within the factories to develop, track, and summarize initiatives that are driving improvement of critical yield KPIs.
• Continuous Improvement: Initiate and support continuous process improvement efforts along with the local engineering and finance teams.
• Structured Problem Solving: Establish, deploy and standardize structured problem solving methodologies and documentation across manufacturing facilities in America, including but not limited to Six Sigma and RCCA, etc.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Relevant certifications and experience with data analytics is a plus.
• Proven hands-on experience (5-8 years) in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on process engineering, yield improvements, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive change and participate in root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in project management and change management principles. Capability for rapid analysis, decision making, and team guidance.
• Experience with Six Sigma quality and data analysis. Proficiency with Minitab or JMP or equivalent software.
• Familiarity with creating dashboards and reports for production data- including links between yield, defects, and key attribute data.
• Critical thinker and sound decision maker with strict attention to detail.
• Dedication to continuous improvement.
• Relocate to work in factory at Cazenovia, NY.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials.
• Must be a US citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
  
  

Benefits

What’s in it for you on Day 1:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Security Clearance Incentive Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Overtime opportunities
• Alternate work schedules available
• PTO (10 days) and NYS Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Holidays
  
  

Exciting Onsite Perks

• Free Starbucks coffee available at our café
• Free access to our Fitness Center
• Fresh food is available for purchase in the cafeteria store.
• Employee Appreciation Events
  
  

Knowles is 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 salary for this role is targeted to be between $100,000 to $130,000 annually.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits 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 careers 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.