Principal Quality Engineer

Primary Function

Provide advanced-level quality engineering support to the manufacturing team to improve quality and reliability of products. Will participate in a variety of activities that include direct interaction with suppliers, customers, and other Kyocera-AVX R&D and Production Facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and manages processes and procedures related to quality assurance of KYOCERA AVX products manufactured within the plant.
• Effectively implement industry, customer, and company requirements into the plants quality management system.
• Improve quality performance using process controls, product inspection, data analysis, and problem-solving tools.
• Perform failure analysis and process investigation to determine the root cause of problems.
• Provide corrective action reports to close issues with internal and external customers.

• Support the plant Quality Management System and compliance to ISO-9001, ISO/TS-16949, AS9100, MIL-STD- 790 standards.
• Travel to other KAVX locations, suppliers, and customers as needed.
• Identify process problems and initiate corrective action.
• Initiate programs to reduce cost and improve quality and reliability.
• Individually establish site quality KPIs, metrics, and objectives and reviews with Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Management required. MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10 plus years of industry experience in Quality that may include experience in Operations or equivalent function; Quality experience must be at the exempt level.
• ISO9001 certified manufacturing experience required, and Aerospace (AS9001) and/or Military (MIL-STD-790) industry experience preferred.
• Product, process, and equipment qualification experience preferred.
• Proficiency in electronic component manufacturing processes, technologies, or other relevant areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience using a full range of continuous improvement tools and fundamentals to drive results; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to document expertise in design & execution of Quality/technical work.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office and other similar software applications
• Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of international cultures and customs to facilitate effectiveness of quality initiatives is a plus.
• Occasional travel may be required but should not exceed 5-10%.
• Ability to work non-standard hours as needed, based on the needs of manufacturing and customers, either due to product/process launch or issue escalations.

EEO Statement

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Scott Seation