Operational Excellence (Senior Yield Engineer)

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cazenovia, New York

Reporting To: Global Director of Continues Improvement

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 / 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: Process data analytics 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, 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 (7-10 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. 
• Experience with Six Sigma quality and data analysis.  Proficiency with Minitab or JMP or equivalent software.
• Critical thinker and sound decision maker with strict attention to detail.
• Dedication to continuous improvement.
• Relocate to work in factory at Cazenovia, NY. Some minimal traveling is required. 

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
• PTO and NYS Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Holidays

Exciting Onsite Perks:

• Free Starbucks coffee available at our café
• Free access to our Fitness Center
• Free Popcorn and Slushies every Friday
• 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 base pay for this role is targeted to be between $100,000 to $120,000 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 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: 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