Manager, Engineering

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We're hiring a Manager, Engineering, in Hendersonville, NC!

Salary Range: $99,000 - $125,000 annually
(Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

$5000 Sign-on Bonus (external candidates)!

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 Engineering Manager directs all engineering projects for the product line, division, or department. Ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with KII's established policies and drive efficiency and profitability for production.

REQUIREMENTS:

4 year degree, Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
8+ years' experience of related experience and/or education required.
8+ years in a manufacturing environment
Comprehensive knowledge of technical and/or business area of assignment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Computer proficiency in SAP and MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
strong math skills, knowledge of statistics required.
Strong presentation skills with forward facing role with customers and suppliers.
ability to travel up to 25%
eligibility to work in an ITAR Environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supports production to ensure that products, materials, and fixtures are designed or re-designed, to meet customer requirements, quality and profitability objectives.
2. Develops and implements policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the group.
3. Engages with customers for resolving engineering, design, and technical issues. May travel with sales staff domestically. May travel internationally to other production operations as needed for technology transfer.
4. Creates work instructions and other associated process documentation following documented procedures. Works closely with quality and document control.
5. Directs specific studies and research projects. Authority to initiate and to sign engineering or design changes. May participate in merger and acquisition review.
6. Plans and organizes projects. Prepares budgets, bids, and contracts. May participate in production design, workplace lay out and capital acquisitions in the manufacturing area. Reports on departmental financial plan monthly.
7. Performs functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing expectations, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services. Prepares technical reports and data analysis using a variety of analytical tools.
8. Investigates returns, product failures, part damage, customer damages complaints/claims. Works closing with quality team.
9. Reviews and recommends contracts and cost estimates related to projects, considering impacts on quality and customer requirements.
10. Assists in long-range planning and recommends targets and goals. Recommends changes and production improvements in areas of efficiency, speed, accuracy, employee safety, and customer satisfaction.
11. May participate in drawing and specification review. May also be participating in new product review, development, and introduction.
12. Motivates and trains engineers and other subordinate technical personnel, assigns, directs, evaluates work, and oversees the development and maintenance of staff competence. Mentor, coach and develop staff daily.
13. Performs presentations to upper management on progress and status of various projects.
14. Collaborates with outside suppliers on product development. Works closely with supplier management.
15. Maintains and improves economical production methods with focus on cost savings, automation, and efficiency.
16. Exercise a wide latitude of discretionary decision-making authority over all day-to-day planning.

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

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

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.