Knowles - Itasca, IL
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The position involves driving the MEMS Microphone roadmap and product definition specifically for the Consumer Electronics Market. The role requires gathering the voice of the customer and accumulating market knowledge of key targeted customers and segments through competitive and market analysis to develop appropriate commercial strategies. Additionally, the candidate will provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to take a product from concept to mass production. The role also includes working with application engineering and R&D teams to drive outbound technical marketing collateral, coordinating global pricing strategy, analyzing market pricing, and closely monitoring end-to-end margins. Furthermore, collaboration with R&D, Operations, and Finance teams is essential to drive costs to meet margin targets.
Responsibilities
- Drive MEMS Microphone roadmap & product definition for Consumer Electronics Market
- Gather voice of customer and accumulate market knowledge of key targeted customers/segments through competitive and market analysis
- Provide leadership for NPI teams to take a product from concept to mass production
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
- 4 - 7 years of business / engineering related work experience
- Experience in 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
Nice-to-haves
- Masters' Degree / MBA preferred
