Lead Product Development Engineer

Lead Product Development Engineer – Kyocera International, Inc. (North America)

Location:

Vancouver, WA.

Salary Range: $95k – $136k annually. (Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

We are hiring a Lead Product Development Engineer.

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• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid pension plan

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible schedules

• 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

• Lead a cross‑functional team in the design and development of new products, ensuring that projects are completed on‑time and within budget.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define product requirements and specifications.
• Conduct research to identify new product opportunities and technology trends.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost analyses for new product development projects.
• Design and develop products using CAD, FEA, and other engineering tools.
• Lead and mentor team members to ensure continuous improvement of skills and performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and partners.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards.
• Participate in product testing and validation activities.
• Provide technical support to other teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and customer support.
• Manage intellectual property related to product development.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• At least 7 years of experience in product development, including leadership experience.
• Strong technical expertise in product design, development, and testing
• Experience with CAD, FEA, and other engineering tools
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and standards
• Experience with intellectual property management
• Passion for innovation and creating cutting‑edge products.

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 regularly required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to walk; and occasionally required to stand, 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.

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 quiet.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being…