Quality Manager

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Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Quality Manager at our Hendersonville, NC facility!

Salary Range: $99,087 - $118,000 annually (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! Check out our profile video!

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) with company match
• Pension
• 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/. Our company motto is "Do the right thing as a human being," and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.

Kyocera International is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance Manager to lead and elevate quality operations at our Hendersonville facility. This is a high-visibility leadership role where you'll drive quality strategy, influence cross-functional teams, and ensure our advanced ceramic products meet the highest standards for performance and reliability.

If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and have a passion for building high-performing teams-this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact immediately.

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  Lead Quality Operations: Manage day-to-day QA activities for the plant, product lines, and programs
  
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  Drive Root Cause & Resolution: Investigate and resolve electrical, mechanical, R&D, and prototype-related quality issues
  
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  Own the QMS: Ensure compliance and continuous improvement of quality systems (CAPA, audits, change control, documentation)
  
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  Audit Leadership: Plan, execute, and report on internal audits; lead corrective actions through closure
  
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  Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and develop a team of quality engineers and technicians
  
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  Customer Interface: Act as a key point of contact for customers, ensuring requirements and expectations are met
  
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  Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with production, sales, and engineering to drive quality initiatives
  
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  Metrics & Performance: Establish KPIs, monitor trends, and implement action plans to improve quality outcomes
  
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  Supplier & Program Oversight: Ensure compliance across contract manufacturers and supplier programs
  
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  Calibration Program: Oversee calibration systems, including vendor management and technician development
  
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  Executive Reporting: Keep senior leadership informed on quality performance, risks, and initiatives
  

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  Bachelor's degree (Engineering or related field preferred)
  
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  8+ years in quality control within manufacturing
  
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  5+ years leading quality teams (engineers, technicians, or similar)
  
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  Strong expertise in quality systems, audits, and compliance frameworks
  
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  Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and drive root cause solutions
  
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  Experience working with customers and cross-functional teams
  
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  Eligibility to work in an ITAR-regulated environment
  
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  Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  

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  Immediate impact: Your leadership will shape quality performance from day one
  
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  Advanced manufacturing: Work with cutting-edge ceramic technologies
  
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  Leadership visibility: Direct interaction with senior leadership and customers
  
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  Growth opportunity: Build and develop a high-performing quality team
  
• Collaborative culture: Partner across departments to drive meaningful improvements

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  Travel: ~10% (U.S.-based)
  
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  Reports to: Senior Quality Manager
  

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 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 continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Environmental Conditions:
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, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Information:
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.