Process Engineer Green Machine Concentration Machining at KYOCERA External

Kyocera International Inc. is hiring a Process Engineer at our Hendersonville NC facility! $5000 Retention Bonus!Pay Range: $69000 $100000/year (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience education market qualifications and skills)With nearly 80000 employees globally Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries including aerospace automotive Medical applications and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video!Look at these PERKS!Competitive pay benefits and hours120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (thats 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)10 Paid Holidays per year401(k)401(k) company matchPensionMedical insuranceDental InsuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible schedulesTuition reimbursementWe have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!) a vital company mission and an excellent benefits package that includes medical dental vision life insurance paid time off to volunteer paid leave options tuition reimbursement an employer-paid pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms walking tracks exercise rooms and employee gardens.We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds including minorities women and veterans who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.Kyocera International Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder Dr. Kazuo Inamori which you can learn more about here: Our company motto is Do the right thing as a human being and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.Role Overview:As a Process Engineer you will drive improvements in production processes implement new systems and lead projects that enhance safety efficiency and quality. Youll work closely with cross-functional teams including production facilities and supply management to ensure optimal performance and innovation.Key Responsibilities:Networks with other department personnel (including other engineers and supervisors) to tackle procedural and quality issues related to producing and delivering quality productsSupports implements and maintains methods operation sequences and processes in manufacturing the final product. Uses projects to improve the safety efficiency and quality of various manufacturing processesObserve the starting running and upgrading of manufacturing processes to maximize productivity without sacrificing quality requirements. May work closely with an outside vendor to set up new equipmentDesigns installs and commissions new production processes and tools. Hands-on knowledge and design experience are utilized dailyCreates work instructions and associated process documentation and updates existing documents following change order and revision control requirementsEnsure all production personnel understand new processes or any process changes correctly. May train production operators on new processes and solve problems at the user level to ensure ease of use and accuracyAnalyze problems and address RCCAs using analytical methodsMakes observations and measurements directly as well as collects and interprets data from the existing production line to adjust and correctTakes ownership of assigned projects and manages results from start to finish with guidance from a Senior Engineer Engineering Manager or production manager May manage technicians or other engineers on projectsEnsuring safety is a priority on all tools and production activity. May train operators on safe machine practices in all activitiesWorks with various team members including facilities EHS quality supply management and productionMay be cross trained in a variety of skills including inspection testing project management programming gauge R&R drawings and metrologyQualifications:Requires a 4-year degree in Engineering and 2 years of engineering experience in a production environment with process and equipmentHands-on mechanical and analytical experience in a production environmentFamiliarity with ceramic or industrial parts processing (preferred)Knowledge of SPC FMEA Lean and Six Sigma principlesIntermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite AutoCad and/or SolidWorks with intermediate skills in SolidCAM preferredMust possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with customers and outside vendors and to generate and deliver presentations to internal customersMust be eligible to work in an ITAR-regulated environment (U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required)PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:The following physical activities are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions and expectations.While performing the functions of this job the employee is continuously required to talk or hear regularly stand frequently reach with hands and arms and occasionally stoop kneel crouch or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.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 the essential functions.While performing the functions of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.The work is frequently in machining environments with exposure to coolants and/or dusty conditions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by 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 and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.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 on 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. Human Resources team directly.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Key Skills CNC,Computer Software,Equity Research,Investment,ITI Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Engineering Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 69000 - 100000