Knowles Precision Devices

Sales

• Defining both potential and existing opportunities. Developing a strategic plan that will position the company's services and products to maximize market share.
• Identify new product and account opportunities and compile quote information on competitive products.
• Respond to requests for quotes, providing detailed price quotes on prospective business opportunities.
• Monitoring the results of sales activities against planned objectives. Reporting the results to senior management and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Build long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers, including key personnel in engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and purchasing.
• Achieve assigned sales, account development, and other targets.
• Functioning as a key participant in sales negotiations with major customers in closing sales.
• Develop forecasting plans.
• Provide support to reps and distributors based on knowledge of products and applications.
• Training and technical support to rep/distributors.
• Assist the communication between rep/distributors and Knowles Microwave factories.
• Utilize sales management software tools as provided by the business.

Regional Sales Manager – RF Microwave

Security Engineer

• Create, implement and manage cybersecurity program focusing on protecting information systems and data through policy development, risk assessment, security control implementation, incident response, and ongoing monitoring
• Develop and enforce system security policies, plans and procedures in alignment with RMF, NIST 800 publications, DAAPM, and NISPOM requirements
• Manage system lifecycle and authorization/accreditation processes; develop and maintain security plans and documentation in eMASS and obtain/maintain ATO accreditation
• Perform and document risk assessments; manage POA&M’s with stakeholders to identify weaknesses, mitigation actions, and timelines; assess system changes for security impact
• Implement continuous monitoring strategies; conduct regular audits and assessments; ensure vulnerabilities are addressed promptly
• Monitor for security incidents and vulnerabilities; manage incident response, system recovery, and reporting processes
• Develop and implement system security training and awareness program; brief users on security responsibilities and ensure training completion before access
• Coordinate regularly with stakeholders including FSO, SMO, managers, users, DCSA
• Provide backup IT support when required; oversee ISSO’s and assume ISSO responsibilities in their absence; ensure System Administrators monitor resources for vulnerabilities
• Part-time position with a flexible schedule; report to Director of IT Security

Information System Security Manager, ISSM

Supply Chain

• Review Sales Forecast and devise strategies and processes to drive Operations to meet revenue and OTTP goals
• Utilize Oracle Cloud software to effectively review and analyze sales forecast and revenue forecast
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, PLM, finance, and supply chain, to gather relevant data and insights for Supply/Demand forecasting
• Analyze historical sales data and customer behavior to identify patterns and improve forecast accuracy
• Work closely with PLM and supply chain on product life cycle management (NPI and EOL) and update and optimize the segmentation strategy on an on-going basis
• Monitor and evaluate sales forecast performance against actual sales data, identifying and addressing variances in a timely manner
• Monitor and evaluate inventory forecast performance against actual data, identifying and addressing variances in a timely manner
• Support the S&OP process to align sales plans with supply chain capabilities and ensure optimal inventory levels
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in sales planning processes and systems to enhance forecast accuracy and efficiency
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on sales planning performance, key metrics, and recommendations for improvement
• Stay informed about industry best practices, trends, and technologies in sales planning and forecast management
• Reports to Sr. Manager, Global Procurement

Supply Chain Analyst

Engineer

• Analyze and provide detailed summaries and reports for industrial process monitoring, diagnostics and optimization
• Establish, deploy and standardize enhanced data analysis systems across manufacturing facilities in America to increase factory yields and reduce cost
• Interface with production, quality, engineering, program developers, and finance teams; collaborate to develop, track, and summarize initiatives driving improvement of critical yield KPIs
• Initiate and support continuous process improvement efforts with local engineering and finance teams
• Establish, deploy and standardize structured problem solving methodologies and documentation across manufacturing facilities in America (e.g., Six Sigma and RCCA)

Yield Engineer, Operational Excellence

• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, outliers and areas for improvement
• Review monthly demand forecast, open backlog, production plan, material plan to project and manage inventory by different location accurately
• Optimize inventory structure by reducing obsolete/excess stock/slow movers and improve fast moving parts inventory level
• Support Planning, Finance, Logistics functions for necessary process improvement
• Monitor aging stock, track and publish the OOW inventory monthly and follow the updates
• Effectively communicate daily with Planning Supervisor, Production Supervisor and management on any inventory requirements
• Work with material planner and production to set up SS and monitor it closely with timely highlight to avoid shortage or excess
• Responsible for Daily Cycle Counts, tracking down inventory problems and following the solutions
• Ensure Cycle Count accuracy and system inventory quantity accuracy
• Responsible for Account Alias Approvals and transactions
• Verify clerical computation against physical count of stock and adjust errors in computation or count, or investigate and report reasons for discrepancies
• Stock and issue parts
• Maintain an organized storage area for Raw Materials, Sub assembly and Finished Goods
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Comply with the audit policy
• Other relevant works assigned by leader

Inventory Control Analyst

• Review Sales Forecast and devise strategies and processes to drive Operations to meet revenue and OTTP goals.
• Utilize Oracle cloud software to effectively review and analyze sales forecast and revenue forecast.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, PLM, finance, and supply chain, to gather relevant data and insights for Supply/Demand forecasting.
• Analyze historical sales data and customer behavior to identify patterns and improve forecast accuracy.
• Work closely with PLM and supply chain on product life cycle management (NPI and EOL), and update and optimize the segmentation strategy on an on-going basis.
• Monitor and evaluate sales forecast performance against actual sales data, identifying and addressing variances in a timely manner.
• Monitor and evaluate inventory forecast performance against actual data, identifying and addressing variances in a timely manner.
• Support the S&OP process to align sales plans with supply chain capabilities and ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in sales planning processes and systems to enhance forecast accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on sales planning performance, key metrics, and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay informed about industry best practices, trends, and technologies in sales planning and forecast management.

Inside Sales

• Lead, mentor, and train the inside sales team and customer service to achieve individual and team sales targets and ensure processes are followed and SOX standards are met
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment
• Strategize and review current processes with the ISR manager for process improvements
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, reps and multiple operation sites
• Work closely with sales leadership, product marketing and operations to align sales efforts with company goals
• Liaison with internal teams to resolve customer issues efficiently
• Train new hires on processes and systems, provide feedback to ISR manager; travel as needed
• Monitor Exostar portal for Program Accounts and provide proper handling/back-up for team
• Review and audit large orders for accuracy and SOX requirements
• Assist with onboarding of new reps with account set ups, customer maintenance clean-up liaison and serve as main point of contact for on-site internal, customer and SOX audits
• Be a positive voice on the floor to assist with process changes and implement best practices based on the voice of the customer
• Engage internal and external customers to understand needs and improve collaboration
• Document process improvement changes for onboarding and training
• Handle one or two key customers with quoting and/or order management needs

Inside Sales Lead

Technical Project Manager

• Manage development of new product introductions and technical interactions of global engineering teams
• Monitor and control project progress and manage milestone schedules for NPI projects
• Administrate and manage stage and gate processes, documentation and milestone adherence
• Coordinate across departments and facilities while adhering to ISO, AS9100 and AS9145 compliance
• Serve as technical liaison between US-based engineering team and global engineering team for custom engineered to order opportunities
• Communicate with external customers regarding technical requirements
• Identify and resolve issues, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure successful project outcomes
• Planning, scheduling and reporting for projects and provide material and updates for senior management reviews
• Work closely with RF Engineers, RF Engineering Manager and Product Line Management

Engineering Project Manager

Human Resources

• Partner with managers and employees to foster a positive, productive, and compliant workplace culture.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation of the Employee Handbook.
• Deliver day-to-day support in performance management, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary action.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts: identify staffing needs, draft job descriptions, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and onboard new hires.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employee relations; conduct thorough and objective investigations, and guide conflict resolution.
• Administer employee benefit programs including claims resolution, change reporting, and communication to employees.
• Support employee development by coordinating and monitoring training programs.
• Drive engagement and retention by organizing site-wide programs, communication meetings, and special events.
• Maintain HRIS records and process personnel transactions across all systems.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, regulations, and ITAR requirements.
• Champion safety by collaborating with EHS teams and reporting all incidents promptly.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior HR team members.

HR Business Partner

• This position is responsible for supporting front-end ceramic processing and manufacturing. This includes not only keeping manufacturing processes fully functional and efficient, but also managing and implementing paths to higher part quality, increasing throughput, and providing higher yields. This position would focus on all aspects of plate manufacturing (batching, calcination, tape casting, binder bake out, green plate fabrication, firing and finishing. This role includes mentorship of other engineers in the Front End group.
• Perform and lead tasks, projects and all processes for plate ceramic plate fabrication in support of manufacturing (batching, casting, green plate fab, bake out, firing and finishing.
• Focus will be on driving yields improvements and process efficiency
• Instill proper data collection and statistical process control
• Through expertise and the above, guide improvements to production processes
• Mentor and guide other process engineers in this group
• High level of collaboration with Ceramics and Process Transfer Teams, and with Front End Operations Supervisor, directed towards process improvements
• Significant collaborative engagement with engineers in back end processing (such as metallization) to help ensure that process improvements are fully vetted through final product.
• Provide and execute qualification plans for process improvements
• Provide and execute qualification plans for new equipment
• Update operators (and technicians) on procedure changes, production and quality issues
• Direct, train, and transfer skills/knowledge to operator, engineers and engineering technicians
• Investigate new suppliers, technologies for improving production, quality, end cost and throughput.
• Evaluate impact of Preventative Maintenance on yield/quality and co-ordinate execution of P.M. schedules; evaluate all maintenance and its possible indicators of problems.
• Assist Purchasing, Maintenance, and Operations to determine proper purchase/supply of spare parts, maintenance equipment, and manufacturing equipment.
• Update procedures based on changes in manufacturing or engineering improvements as well as environmental issues (ISO9001, ISO14001).
• Execute FMEA, SPC, MSA processes
• Conduct problem troubleshooting (fishbone analysis etc).

Senior Ceramic Process Engineer

Manager

• Oversee the manufacturing of film, electrolytic capacitors, and mica capacitors at our largest domestic facility located in Liberty, South Carolina.
• Ensure that the factory meets tactical performance targets to support business needs while also driving long-range plans that will enhance efficiency.
• Work on-site in Liberty, South Carolina and play a crucial role in transforming our largest U.S.-based facility to achieve the next level of operational excellence.
• Ensure Plant is meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery, Yield and Cost annual targets.
• Coordinate with R&D to enable smooth transition from design to production of new products.
• Facilitate the alignment of priorities between commercial and operational.
• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement within manufacturing processes and workflows for improved productivity, quality, and yield.
• Improve existing manufacturing systems or deploy enhanced manufacturing systems that will increase factory efficiency.
• Guide and implement lean methodologies to streamline operations, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Utilize data-driven approaches to analyze performance metrics, identify trends, and present actionable insights for improvement.
• Regularly track and report progress on improvement and responding to areas needing further attention.
• Collaborate with corporate teams to translate strategic roadmaps into executable actions that leads to the desired results.
• Develop and execute comprehensive plans that align to the factory's goals and objectives.
• Instill a culture of accountability focused on result-orientation.
• Foster a culture of innovation for continuous improvements.
• Adopt Knowles best practices to accelerate the improvements.
• Attract, motivate, and develop high caliber talent.

Plant Manager

• Lead the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new medical devices or components
• Own Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and manage design transfer from R&D to production
• Develop and optimize tooling, fixtures, automation strategies, and production workflows
• Support Design Verification & Validation (DV&V) activities, including test method development
• Conduct cost analysis for manufacturing including capital investments and make/buy decisions
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) on cross-functional project teams
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure product performance and manufacturability
• Engage with customers to communicate process capabilities, validation strategies, and DFM recommendations
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions (CAPAs), and implement design or process improvements
• Develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for equipment and process validation
• Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable global regulations
• Maintain documentation and traceability in alignment with design controls and quality systems

Staff / Senior Staff Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, MedTech

Data Analyst

• Collaborate with business leaders to identify opportunities where analytics can drive measurable outcomes
• Serve as a trusted advisor, aligning analytics initiatives with organizational goals
• Translate business challenges into data requirements and actionable insights
• Partner with BI and data teams to build solutions using tools like Oracle OBIEE, Oracle Data Visualizer, and Power BI
• Ensure analytics solutions are scalable, intuitive, and aligned with user needs
• Leverage knowledge of Oracle eBusiness Suite and Salesforce CRM to understand and optimize business processes
• Reconcile and validate data across systems to ensure integrity and consistency
• Simplify complex data findings into clear, compelling stories for non-technical audiences
• Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards that drive performance and accountability
• Use ETL tools such as Informatica Cloud and Oracle Integration Cloud to support data integration
• Maintain and enhance existing dashboards; explore emerging BI technologies to improve analytics capabilities
• Promote a culture of data literacy and informed decision-making
• Provide training and support to business users on analytics tools and best practices
• Stay ahead of industry trends and bring fresh ideas to the table

Data Analytics Business Partner

• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe work environment across multiple facilities.
• Lead risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations to identify hazards and drive continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor site staff on EHS best practices, including chemical handling, electrical safety, and emergency response procedures.
• Collaborate with site management and other stakeholders to implement safety measures and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Serve as subject matter expert for chemical management, including inventory control, SDS maintenance, storage protocols, and spill response.
• Oversee and enhance programs related to high-voltage electrical safety, including arc flash analysis, PPE standards, and safe work practices.
• Lead comprehensive lockout/tagout (LOTO) risk assessments, develop robust procedures, and conduct audits for effectiveness and compliance.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on EHS performance metrics, regulatory compliance, and incident trends to senior management.

Regional Sales Manager – RF Microwave

Information System Security Manager, ISSM

Supply Chain Analyst

Yield Engineer, Operational Excellence

Inventory Control Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst

Inside Sales Lead

Engineering Project Manager

HR Business Partner

Senior Ceramic Process Engineer

Plant Manager

Staff / Senior Staff Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, MedTech

Data Analytics Business Partner

Environmental Health and Safety Manager