Product Line Manager

Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and speakers, audio solutions, and high performance capacitors and RF products, serving the consumer electronics, communications, medtech, defense, electric vehicle, and industrial markets. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles is a global organization with employees in 13 countries. For more information, visit knowles.com.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking an innovative Product Line Manager for Mobile Consumer Electronics business. Key responsibilities include:

• Drive MEMS Microphone roadmap & product definition for Consumer Electronics Market
• Gather voice of customer, accumulate market knowledge of key targeted customers/segments through competitive and market data analysis to develop appropriate commercial strategies
• Work with application engineering & R&D teams to drive outbound technical marketing collateral
• Coordinate global pricing strategy, analyze market pricing and closely monitor end-to-end margins
• Work with R&D, Operations & finance teams to drive the cost to meet margin targets

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field. Masters’ Degree / MBA preferred
• Must have 4 - 7 years of business / engineering related work experience. Semiconductor / electrical components manufacturing industry preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Solid analytical skills coupled with the ability to take initiative to solve complex problems
• Self-starter and strong work ethic
• Demonstrated leadership, project management and organization skills
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, high-pace environment