Quality Assurance Engineering Tech

Join Kyocera International, Inc.
We're hiring a QA Engineering Technician 4 at our Plymouth, MI facility!

Pay Range: $28 - $35 per hour
(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

• On-site 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:

Kyocera Values

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 limited 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. Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.

REQUIREMENTS

AA or AS degree highly preferred.
Requires at least 6+ 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

1. Programs and calibrates measuring/test equipment, performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
2. Analyzes and compiles quality data by applying SPC charting, compiles reports, and determines alternative course of action.
3. Assists with creation of deliverables by reviewing customer drawings and specifications.
4. Coordinates functional tests per lot. Verifies rejects and non-conformities. Provides appropriate feedback to production inspectors.
5. Reviews and dispositions product defects identified thru testing and/or inspection process.
6. Recommends modifications of existing quality/production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of production capability.
7. Writes technical reports in analysis of process changes and improvements and/or modifies work instructions to reflect process changes and improvements.
8. Analyzes problems and addresses RCCAAs using intuitive and analytical methods such as 8-D & 5 Why Analyses.
9. Runs experiments to evaluate testing processes and procedures; make recommendations for improvement.
10. Interprets drawings and diagrams and confers with engineering staff to determine quality/reliability standards.
11. Works directly with, and 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 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, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently required to walk, sit; and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must 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, color vision, and depth perception.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.