Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Join Kyocera International Inc.
Were hiring a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at our Vancouver WA location!

Salary Range: $80K $99K annually
(Final offer based on experience education skills and market factors)

Why Kyocera
With nearly 80000 employees worldwide Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace automotive medical and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles and were just getting started.

What Makes Us Stand Out
We dont just offer jobs we offer careers with purpose stability and growth. Heres what you can expect:

Generous Time Off

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually

Financial Wellness

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible schedules

Work-Life Balance & Culture

• Onsite gyms walking tracks and employee gardens at larger locations
• Long-tenured team (many with 30 years of service!)
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Our Philosophy
Kyoceras culture is deeply inspired by our founder Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here:

Kyocera Values

Ready to Make a Difference
Apply today and become part of a team thats shaping the future one innovation at a time.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

In conjunction with Senior Quality Manager this position helps drive culture change towards a Quality-infused organization. The Senior Quality Engineer contributes to the development of project requirements based on corporate policies and strategies and uses independent judgment to influence decisions and timelines. Directs and coordinates activities to meet the technical labor and administrative requirements of multiple projects. Receives assignments and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. May personally assist with project implementation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prevent repeat issues:

Lead investigations drive Root Cause analysis

Deep dive into internal audit findings and Internal Corrective Action Reports to identify recurring themes

2. Special Projects: Drive implementation of new software and equipment (including training and documentation as needed).

Collect project-related information from various internal resources.

Coordinate with key stakeholders.

Establish project objectives budget requirements timelines labor requirements and resource planning.

Establish hand-off criteria (i.e. clearly define what conditions must be in place to close the project)

Maintain schedules budgets requirements minutes risk analysis and mitigation plans.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously

May recommend evaluate and test new software hardware and problem-solving methods. Use ability to independently assess and articulate options risks and trade-offs.

3. Training resource for

control plans

FMEAs

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4. Perform as an individual contributor to monitor document and report project status regularly to plant management and affected parties.

5. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders

Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also successfully executing independent assignments

Analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Ability to identify and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal control processes

Ability to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions

Ability to assess risks

Ability to formalize audit observations and draft reports

REQUIREMENTS

Four-year technical degree (e.g. Bachelors in Engineering or other technical field)

5 years minimum experience in manufacturing and/or training in the form of an advanced degree.

Must have a thorough understanding of company processes and appropriate technical knowledge or experience in a related industry.

Working knowledge of project management principles is required.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Microsoft Office especially Outlook Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to positively influence various resources without direct line management responsibility.

Frequently interacts with supervisors and/or functional peer group managers normally involving matters between functional areas or other company divisions or units.

Eligible to work in an ITAR Environment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work referring questionable cases to the supervisor.

USE OF MACHINES EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software production equipment etc.)

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Contacts of considerable importance within the department or office such as those required in coordination of effort or frequent contacts with other departments or offices in the normal course of performing duties. Requires tact in discussing problems and presenting data and making recommendations but responsibility for action and decision reverts to others.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic: Enterprise Resource Planning Presentation/PowerPoint Spreadsheet

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by the people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time.

This position may require exposure to information subject to US export control regulations i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Kyocera International Inc. values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact Kyocera International Inc.s Human Resources team directly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Experience:

Senior IC