Kyocera International, Inc. (North America) ยท 11 hours ago
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $99K/yr
5+ years expKyocera International, Inc. is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies, seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at their Vancouver, WA location. The role involves leading investigations, driving root cause analysis, and managing multiple projects to ensure quality standards are met across various technical and administrative requirements.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead investigations, drive Root Cause analysis
Deep dive into internal audit findings and Internal Corrective Action Reports to identify recurring themes
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
Training resource for control plans
FMEAs
8D
5 Whys
Perform as an individual contributor to monitor, document, and report project status regularly to plant management and affected parties
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Four-year technical degree (e.g. Bachelor's 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
Benefits
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
Company
Kyocera International, Inc. (North America)
Kyocera International, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, was established in 1969 as a two-person operation serving Silicon Valley's burgeoning semiconductor industry and other high-tech markets throughout the United States.
1001-5000 employees
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