Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

KYOCERA External • Vancouver, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Senior Quality Engineer to support production and ensure high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing setting at its Vancouver, Washington location. In conjunction with the Senior Quality Manager, this role helps drive cultural change toward a quality-infused organization. The Senior Quality Engineer contributes to project requirements based on corporate policies and strategies and uses independent judgment to influence decisions and timelines.

The position directs and coordinates activities to meet the technical, labor, and administrative requirements of multiple projects. The employee receives assignments and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals, and may personally assist with project implementation. The role also serves as a training resource for control plans, FMEAs, 8D, and 5 Whys, and regularly reports project status to plant management and affected parties.

The position operates under general supervision, using standard practices to proceed independently on routine work and referring questionable cases to a supervisor. It involves frequent coordination with colleagues and other departments, as well as regular use of computers, software, and production equipment. The role may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts; the usual noise level is moderate. Employees regularly sit, stand, and walk, and occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Four-year technical degree, such as a bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical field.
• At least five years of experience in manufacturing, or training in the form of an advanced degree.
• Thorough understanding of company processes and appropriate technical knowledge, or experience in a related industry.
• Working knowledge of project management principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office skills, especially Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to positively influence resources without direct line-management responsibility.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively on a team and successfully complete independent assignments.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal control processes.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.
• Ability to assess risks.
• Ability to formalize audit observations and draft reports.
• Eligible to work in an ITAR environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
• Review internal audit findings and Internal Corrective Action Reports in depth to identify recurring themes.
• Drive implementation of new software and equipment, including training and documentation as needed.
• Collect project-related information from internal resources and coordinate with key stakeholders.
• Establish project objectives, budget requirements, timelines, labor requirements, and resource plans.
• Define project hand-off criteria, including the conditions required for project closure.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, requirements, meeting minutes, risk analyses, and mitigation plans.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and, as appropriate, recommend, evaluate, and test software, hardware, and problem-solving methods.
• Independently assess and articulate project options, risks, and trade-offs.
• Provide training on control plans, FMEAs, 8D, and 5 Whys.
• Monitor, document, and regularly report project status to plant management and affected parties.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) with company match, including a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior