Sr. Quality Engineer

KYOCERA AVX is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components, including; capacitors, inductors, filters, resistors, couplers, diodes, and circuit protection devices, as well as a broad range of innovative sensor, control, interconnect and antenna solutions. We have successfully served the automotive, industrial, medical, military, consumer electronics, communications, and transportation markets for nearly 50 years, with 33 research, design, manufacturing, and customer support facilities in 16 countries around the world. KYOCERA AVX is committed to cleaner, greener technologies designed to preserve and protect the environment.

We are currently looking for an Sr. Quality Engineer for our Fountain Inn, SC location, we offer Full-Time positions with Competitive Pay and Benefits to include 3 weeks of vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, generous 401k with employer match.

If you are looking for a change from the stress and fast pace of the Automotive Industry, and are interested in an industry that focuses on delivering a high quality highly reliable product and working for a company that values work life balance, we would like to speak to you!

Job Description:
The Senior Quality Engineer provides engineering support to the Quality Assurance group, will work with Manufacturing to improve quality and reliability of product, and will participate in a variety of Quality Management System activities. These activities can include direct interaction with customers, suppliers, and other AVX factories. This position requires the use of quality tools (such as 8D reports, SPC, and root cause analysis) and the ability to effectively identify and address equipment, process, and customer needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand how the manufacturing processes for ceramic capacitors and EMI filters affect their essential physical and electrical characteristics.
• Understand applicable MIL and customer requirements and apply that knowledge to implement and improve manufacturing and test methods.
• Identify equipment, process, and system needs. Assign actions to appropriate line personnel. Oversee progress and push for timely project closure.
• Participate in problem solving activities to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work directly with line personnel to develop best practices and drive continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with manufacturing and test equipment troubleshooting.
• Serve as liaison with equipment OEMs and key suppliers.
• Write operating procedures and assist in developing training documents.
• Manage various qualification activities, both for internal and customer or regulatory processes.
• Work as a member of a team while providing effective leadership, direction, and coaching for direct reports, as applicable.
• Support the plant Quality Management System and compliance to ISO 9001 and MIL-STD- 790.
• Travel to other KAVX facilities both domestic and international, as needed.
• May handle hazardous waste.

Job Requirements:

• BS Degree in Engineering is required (Electrical or Ceramics / Materials Eng. preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Quality or a related industry.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma and internal auditing experience is preferred, but not required (lead auditor certification is a plus).
• Familiarity with ISO-9001, MIL-STD-790, and AS9100 is preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as 8D reports, SPC, Gage R&R, root cause analysis (Fishbone, 5 Why, Fault Tree), and reliability estimates.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools.

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO