Process Engineer

Kyocera International, Inc.

Hendersonville, NC

Pay: $69,000-$100,000/yr

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

Join Kyocera International, Inc. and help improve the manufacturing processes behind advanced fine ceramic products. As a Process Engineer, you’ll work closely with production, quality, facilities, and engineering teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and process consistency. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to lead improvement projects, support new equipment and process development, and solve technical challenges on the production floor.

Pay Range: $69,000-$100,000 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
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) with company match
• **We have a Pension plan!**
• Medical, dental, and vision 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: https://global.kyocera.com/inamori/philosophy/ (https://global.kyocera.com/inamori/philosophy/). Our company motto is “Do the right thing as a human being,” and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.

##### **What you’ll do:**

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and operating procedures to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Support the setup, installation, testing, and commissioning of new production equipment and processes, working with internal teams and outside vendors as needed.
• Monitor manufacturing operations, collect and analyze process data, and make adjustments to improve yields, reduce variation, and maintain product quality.
• Investigate process deviations and production issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions using methods such as 8D, 5 Why, SPC, and other problem-solving tools.
• Develop, revise, and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and technical procedures in accordance with document control requirements.
• Train production personnel on new processes, equipment, and procedural changes to ensure consistent and accurate execution.
• Lead assigned projects from planning through completion, monitoring timelines, costs, results, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with production, quality, facilities, EHS, supply management, and other engineering teams to resolve technical and manufacturing challenges.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, and statistical process control principles to improve process capability, reduce rework, and increase efficiency.
• Support kiln operations by ensuring processes meet established material, equipment, process, and customer specifications.
• Contribute to equipment upgrades, capital improvement projects, and the development of manufacturing best practices.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety requirements, procedures, and standards.

##### **What you’ll bring:**

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a production or manufacturing engineering environment, including process and equipment support.
• Hands-on mechanical and analytical experience in a laboratory or production setting.
• Experience managing projects and implementing process improvements from identification through completion.
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate issues, interpret data, and determine root causes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to prepare technical documentation and presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effec