Process Engineering Specialist - Kiln Focus

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Process Engineering Specialist at our Hendersonville, NC facility!

Pay Range - $59k to $85k per year (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills). 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!

Look at these PERKS
!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8‑hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

We have a long‑tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid time off to Volunteer, paid Leave options, Tuition Reimbursement, an employer‑paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens.

We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.

Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here:
Kyocera Values
. Our company motto is “Do the right thing as a human being,” and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision‑making.

The Process Engineering Specialist supports the improvement and implementation of production processes and procedures. This position involves the setup of new production systems and the analyses of current systems. The Process Engineering Specialist takes direction and training from other engineers and department managers, typically working closely with the production floor. This person may be assigned a variety of projects with some supervision.

Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which suggestions can be made. May work closely with facilities and supply management when new parts or repairs are needed.

Requires 2 year degree in engineering. 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 and Six Sigma Principles. Intermediate computer skills, to include use of MS Office Suite, Solidworks, Solid Cam, Autocad, and machine programming.

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.

• Supports, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence, and processes in the manufacture of final product.
• Oversees the starting, running, and upgrading of manufacturing processes to maximize productivity without sacrificing quality requirements.
• Designs, installs, and commissions new production processes and tools. To this end, some hands‑on knowledge and design experience is expected. May also document applications and set up for future needs. May draft technique cards or other user instructions.
• Creates work instructions and other associated process documentation following documented procedures. May update existing documents and follow change order and revision control requirements.
• Makes sure that all production personnel correctly understand new processes or any changes in processes. May train production operators on new processes as…