Overview
Principal Quality Engineer Jobs in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA at KYOCERA AVX Greenville LLC
Primary Function
Provide advanced-level quality engineering support to the manufacturing team to improve quality and reliability of products. Will participate in a variety of activities that include direct interaction with suppliers, customers, and other Kyocera-AVX R&D and Production Facilities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develops and manages processes and procedures related to
quality assurance
of KYOCERA AVX products manufactured within the plant. Effectively implement industry, customer, and company requirements into the plants quality management system. Improve quality performance using process controls, product inspection, data analysis, and
problem-solving
tools. Perform failure analysis and process investigation to determine the root cause of problems. Provide corrective action reports to close issues with internal and external customers.
Support the plant Quality Management System and compliance to ISO-9001, ISO/TS-16949, AS9100, MIL-STD- 790 standards. Travel to other KAVX locations, suppliers, and customers as needed. Identify process problems and initiate corrective action. Initiate programs to reduce cost and improve quality and reliability. Individually establish site quality KPIs, metrics, and objectives and reviews with Supervisor
Qualifications:
Bachelor‘s degree in Engineering or Management required. MBA or other advanced degree preferred. 10 plus years of industry experience in Quality that may include experience in Operations or equivalent function;
Quality experience must be at the exempt level. ISO
9001 certified manufacturing experience required, and Aerospace (AS9001) and/or Military (MIL-STD-790) industry experience preferred. Product, process, and equipment qualification experience preferred. Proficiency in electronic component manufacturing processes, technologies, or other relevant areas of responsibility. Demonstrated experience using a full range of
continuous improvement
tools and fundamentals to drive results; strong analytical and
problem-solving skills
. Able to document expertise in design & execution of Quality/technical work.
Demonstrated proficiency
using Microsoft Office and other similar software applications Excellent writing, interpersonal and
communication skills
(written and verbal). Knowledge of international cultures and customs to facilitate effectiveness of quality initiatives is a plus. Occasional travel may be required but should not exceed 5-10%. Ability to work non-standard hours as needed, based on the needs of manufacturing and customers, either due to product/process launch or issue escalations.
EEO Statement
Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity
Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity ,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
contact person
Scott Seation
Title: Principal Quality Engineer
Company: KYOCERA AVX Greenville LLC
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Engineering, Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector), Engineering (Quality Engineering)
