Quality Engineer Department: Quality Employment Type: Full Time Location: Liberty, SC Reporting To: Quality Manager Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 / year Description 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. Key Responsibilities + Identify and record problems relating to the product lines, 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 new product development process. + Monitor and support site quality objectives by maintaining metrics, and report these on a monthly basis. + Lead performance improvement projects to increase facility capability to consistently meet Internal and customer requirements. + Participate in documentation review, approval, revision, or creation as necessary to ensure processes are properly documented. + Participate in the creation of First Article Inspection (FAI) of new product designs to ensure all requirements are met. + Investigate and resolve customer complaints, striving to achieve customer satisfaction and prevent recurring issues. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment with a Quality Emphasis. Electrical Engineering is preferred. + ASQ and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred. + Experience working in a manufacturing factory certified to AS9100, or ISO 9001. + Experience with various quality system improvement tools, including 8D, Lean Six Sigma, 5 Whys, Pareto Analysis, FMEA, Control Plans, Kaizen, CPK, Fishbone, etc. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Work well in a high-volume production environment with minimal supervision. + Project management experience is preferred. + Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ERP/MRP systems. + Must be able to read and understand blueprints / CAD Drawings and utilize equipment such as calipers, calculators, computers, and comply with safety protocols in chemical and electronics laboratories. Benefits + Competitive salary and benefits package + 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 + Basic Life Insurance + Onsite Physician + Employee Referral Program Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence. We are 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 $75,000 to $95,000 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 us, 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. Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications. WELCOME TO LIBERTY! Liberty, South Carolina, is a city of 3,200 people, located in Pickens County in the northwestern corner of the state. The city was chartered in 1876 and is central to the region’s natural and cultural attractions. Liberty’s history and traditions were born of the textile mill, and now the city is forging a new future as a residential and business opportunity hub within the region. Liberty’s competitive position in upcountry South Carolina is based on its premium location and its land availability. Liberty is located 12 miles north of the Interstate 85 corridor, which runs from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Atlanta, Georgia, and adjacent to the US Highway 123 corridor, which runs from Greenville to Clemson. Liberty is less than 20 minutes from Clemson, and 30 minutes from Greenville and most of the region’s lakes and mountains. With award-winning schools, close community connections, opportunity for business and development, and ample opportunities for outdoor adventure and recreations, Liberty is a fantastic place to live and pursue happiness. 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 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 career's 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.