Quality Associate II (QA Reliability)

Under minimal supervision, performs a wide variety of duties in support of the company using established procedures., * Performs visual, mechanical, and electrical inspection of products.

• Completes required paperwork and enters information into the system.
• Inspects small electronic components under high magnification (microscope, stereoscope).
• Generates statistical reports from inspection data.
• May be required to measure parts on SmartScope Equipment
• Performs a variety of tests to determine if customer and Knowles requirements are met.
• Maintain a set schedule in support of the production line.

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with interfacing with customers.
• Experience with inspection of electrical components under high magnification preferred.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Experience in fast-paced materials environment.
• Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Requires superior organizational, accountability and tracking skills.
• Attention to detail is paramount.
• Experience working in an ISO9001 or AS9100-certified company.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel).
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is required to stand and or sit for extended periods of time
• A lot of up and down movements
• Microscope work/Computer work
• High paced position
• Must be able to handle extremely small parts
• Use of Tweezers required
• Must be able to multi task

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, Additional Details : Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, we enable businesses to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets. Our high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries. 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 * Employee Referral Program
• Hourly Overtime opportunities * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays Exciting Onsite Perks: * Free coffee available at our cafeteria * Employee Appreciation Events Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees. 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