Inspector, Quality Assurance - QA​/QC, Quality Control - QC Analysts​/Managers

Join Kyocera International, Inc.

We’re hiring an Inspector 1 at our Vancouver, WA! Salary Range: $17 – $21 hourly (Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors).

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.

We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:

• 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

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:

Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future — one innovation at a time.

The inspector 1 is responsible for the handling, measurement, visual inspection, correction, and cleaning of parts. May carry out inspection duties in any or all the following areas: incoming parts, in-process, final inspection before shipment and in audits. Inspector also records data and ensures product meets all design and quality requirements in the work order.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0-6 months experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read or be trained to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply to determine tolerances
• Vision and depth perception suitable for use of inspection microscopes
• 20/20 corrected vision - varies by division
• Willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or clean‑room 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/ fingers
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. depending on the specific function.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
• Eligible to work in an ITAR environment

• Visual inspection of various parts to verify adherence to customer specifications and/or work order.
• May visually inspect with a variety of tools including assisting with fluorescent penetrate inspection (FPI) water wash.
• May cross train in other areas of quality or packaging and fill in when needs arises.
• Uses various dimensioning tools daily and various handheld digital measuring devices.
• Also, may be trained on CMM, optical comparator, and various other tools. Will treat equipment in a safe and protective manner to ensure it lasts and is undamaged.
• Knowledgeable of basic Excel and able to accurately enter data into spreadsheet without data entry or decimal errors.
• Visually inspects irregular sized parts using microscope, calipers, micrometer, and optical comparator as needed.
• Complies with applicable requirements of Kyocera International, Inc. policy, ISO 9000, ISO 14001 requirements, ITAR regulations.
• Participates in company 5S and safety program. Cleans work area and organizes lab as needed.
• Reads specifications and mechanical drawings to ensure understanding. Asks questions when unclear. Should have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

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