Research and Development Project Engineer

Kyocera International, Inc. (North America)•San Diego, CA

6d•$79,000 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Research and Development Project Engineer at its San Diego location. This position plans and executes moderately complex R&D engineering projects involving product or process development, testing, analysis, and improvement. The engineer applies engineering principles to solve technical problems, supports project objectives and timelines, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to transition concepts into practical solutions. The role manages multiple projects in support of one or more product line departments and contributes individually to defining, monitoring, and reporting project status. Work includes gathering project information, developing proposals and process-flow documentation, preparing capital expenditure justifications and ROI calculations, estimating costs, and developing design concepts for management review. Under supervision, the engineer recommends and tests new products, materials, or designs; supports supplier development and quality standards; and helps establish objectives, budgets, timelines, and labor requirements in alignment with division plans. The role also tracks project budgets and schedules and provides management with summary reports of findings. The position is based in a manufacturing environment. The employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals; the noise level is usually moderate. This position may require exposure to information subject to U.S. export control regulations, and applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of those regulations. The stated annual pay range is $79,000 to $102,000, with actual base pay dependent on relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
At least 2 years of related experience and/or education.
Thorough understanding of company processes and appropriate technical knowledge, or experience in the same industry.
Knowledge of project management principles and budget management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work productively with customers.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of U.S. export control regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects supporting one or more product line departments.
Define, monitor, and report project status as an individual contributor.
Collect project-related information from internal resources.
Develop project proposals, including process-flow requirements and capital expenditure justification and ROI calculations.
Perform cost estimating and develop internal design concepts to present alternatives to management.
Under supervision, recommend and test new products, materials, or designs.
Under supervision, coordinate development of new suppliers and assist them in meeting quality standards and product line requirements.
Under supervision, establish project objectives, budget requirements, timelines, and labor requirements based on division strategic plans.
Document, report, and measure progress against budgets and timelines.
Provide management with project summary reports to support implementation of findings.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay, benefits, and hours.
120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start.
10 paid holidays per year.
401(k) with company match, including Roth option.
Employer-paid pension.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible schedules.
Tuition reimbursement.
Life insurance.
Paid time off to volunteer.
Paid leave options.
Onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens at larger locations.