Job Description

Kyocera has a temp-to-hire position for a Principal Process Engineer at our San Diego, CA facility.

Candidates selected for hire will be hired through one of Kyocera’s approved staffing partners.

This position may lead to a direct hire offer with Kyocera International, Inc.

Pay is $115,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!

Exempt: Yes

Safety Sensitive: Yes

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Principal Process Engineer is responsible for performing professional process engineering which leads to improvement and implementation of production processes and techniques. This position involves the setup of new production systems and the analyses of current systems. The Senior Process Engineer manages projects related to needed improvement in production. They provide training to other engineers, outside departments, sales, and department managers, typically working closely with the production floor. This person may be assigned a variety of projects at once with limited supervision. This role is often the department expert on one or more technology and works on problems of moderate to difficult scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which improvements can be made.

REQUIREMENTS

Requires 4-year degree in engineering. MS preferred

12+ years of experience in a production engineering environment with process and equipment

Hands-on mechanical and analytical experience in a lab or production environment

Ability to manage assigned projects and follow through on process improvement procedures.

Knowledge of ceramic and industrial parts processing and properties is preferred.

Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, Lean, design of experiment and capability studies

Intermediate computer skills, to include use of MS Office Suite.

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with outside vendors and to generate and deliver presentations to internal customers.

Eligible to work in an ITAR environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supports, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence, and processes in the manufacture of final product. Uses projects to improve safety, efficiency, and quality of various manufacturing processes.
2. Observes the starting, running, and upgrading of manufacturing processes to maximize productivity without sacrificing quality requirements. May work closely with an outside vendor to set up new equipment. Ensures work is documented and retrievable.
3. Designs, installs, and commissions new production processes and tools. Hands-on knowledge and design experience is utilized daily. May also document applications and set up for future needs. May draft technique cards or other user instructions.
4. Creates work instructions and other associated process documentation following documented procedures. May update existing documents and follow change order and revision control requirements.
5. Makes sure that all production personnel correctly understand new processes or any changes in processes. May train production operators on new processes as are developed and solve problems at the user level to ensure ease of use and accuracy.
6. Optimize manufacturing options for new and improved processes. Investigating and evaluating equipment or vendors. Acts as a technical specialist providing guidance.
7. Makes observations and takes measurements directly, as well as collects and interprets data from existing production line to adjust and corrections.
8. Takes ownership of assigned projects and manages results start to finish with guidance from Senior Engineer or production manager. May manage technicians or other engineers on projects.
9. Networks with other department personnel (including other engineers and supervisors) to tackle procedural and quality issues that are related to the production and delivery of good quality product.
10. Works with a variety of team members including facilities, EHS, quality and even the customer cross functionally to understand roadmaps, process flow, stoppage points and requirements.
11. Ensures safety is a priority on all tools and production activity. May train operators on lock out tag out techniques and will use safe machine practices in all activities.
12. May be cross trained in a variety of skills including inspection, testing, project management, programming, gauge R and R, drawings, and metrology. Will follow all quality regulations using good manufacturing practices.
13. Communicate fully with superiors, peers and effected workers who have a need to know. Be informative without being obtrusive. Communicate presentations in a professional way which keeps attention and is audience appropriate.
14. Acts as a resource for collogues with less experience, leads projects with manageable risks. May train sales personnel on specific technology.

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; frequently required to reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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.

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, work in high, precarious places.

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.