Manager, Quality

Kyocera International, Inc.
We're hiring a Quality Manager at our Hendersonville, NC location!

Salary Range: $99,087 - $118,000 annually
(Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

Why Kyocera?
With nearly 80,000 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 we're just getting started.

What Makes Us Stand Out?
We don't just offer jobs - we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here's 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
Kyocera's 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 that's shaping the future - one innovation at a time.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Manager of Quality Assurance Possesses a high degree of understanding of manufacturing quality practices, fundamentals and uses them to assess and analyze product quality performance of ceramic products. Able to work independently and with colleagues to research and coordinate determination of root cause of electrical, mechanical, R/D, Proto-type software problems etc. Provides timely professional details and summaries of findings and conducts internal audits and controls. Regularly interfaces with customer representatives and production to manage requirements and deliverables.

Requirements:
4-year degree
10+ year experience in quality control
5 years' experience managing quality staff members and technicians
Strong analytical skills
eligible to work in an ITAR environment
Excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day quality operations related to KII plant, location, or product line.
2. Will focus on maintaining internal quality management systems, oversee the audit program and work with/manage contract development and manufacturing organizations to ensure compliance with KII and customer programs.
3. The Quality Assurance Manager will report the Senior Quality Manager and ensure he/she is aware of all significant returns, systems issues, and quality related initiatives.
4. Provide quality oversight and manage projects for development and production of KII products and supplier programs. May lead committees, training, and roadmaps for non-quality team members. Participates in meetings and presentations such as MRM, PBC, HE Review, and CAR review Board.
5. Ensure implementation, maintenance, and improvement of quality management systems, including but not limited to procedure writing, document control, deviations, change controls, investigations, CAPAs, CAR and related personnel training.
6. Leads calibration program and hires/trains technicians or outside vendors.
7. Manage KII audit program, including audit preparation, execution of the audit, audit report and follow-up to any findings to Sr leadership.
8. Manage staff of quality engineers and technicians. Train, evaluate, motivate, and develop staff.
9. Routine travel will be required between various locations in the US (10% travel). Will work closely with KII sales, other quality teams, internal audit, and customers weekly.
10. Establishes and monitors process metrics and develops action plans as needed for plant, location, or division.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk; and occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position.
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.