Quality Assurance Engineering Tech

Position: Quality Assurance Engineering Tech 2

Join Kyocera International, Inc. We're hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer 2 at our Vancouver, WA
!

Salary Range: $22- $28 hourly (Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

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.

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

Works under moderate supervision to perform a set of standard duties and responsibilities to support QC/QA operations for designated manufacturing division. This role will support the customer complaints/non‑compliance process, will perform a root cause analysis, and provide analysis and potential recommendations to engineers. Normally follows established procedures on routine work, requires instructions only on new assignments.

REQUIREMENTS

• AA or AS degree highly preferred.
• Requires AA or AS and at least 2 years+ of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend verbal as well as written instructions in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide all units of measure including common and decimal fractions.
• Ability to use a microscope, depending on the specific function.
• Ability to read blueprints/mechanical drawings, depending on the specific function.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.
• 20/20 corrected vision - varies by division.
• Willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or cleanroom apparel.
• Ability to either stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, push, pull, reach, grab, turn, twist, and/or stoop.
• Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs.
• Ability to manage projects and follow through on process improvement procedures.
• Intermediate computer skills including typing, excel and outlook.
• Knowledge of ceramic machining processing preferred.
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, Lean and Six Sigma Principles preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Programs and calibrates measuring/test equipment, performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Analyzes and compiles quality data by applying SPC charting, compiles reports, and determines alternative course of action.

Assists with creation of deliverables by reviewing customer drawings and specifications.

Coordinates functional tests per lot. Verifies rejects and non-conformities. Provides appropriate feedback to production inspectors.

Reviews and dispositions product defects identified thru testing and/or inspection process.

Recommends modifications of existing quality/production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of production capability.

Writes technical reports in analysis of process changes and improvements and/or modifies work instructions to reflect process changes and improvements.

Analyzes problems and addresses RCCAAs using intuitive and analytical methods such as 8-D & 5 Why Analyses.

Runs experiments to evaluate testing processes and procedures; make recommendations for improvement.

Interprets drawings and diagrams and confers with engineering staff to determine quality/reliability standards.

Works directly with, and occasionally trains manufacturing employees (operators, inspectors, and machinists) on the production floor. May assign and check work of lower-level technicians and operators.

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…