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Kyocera International, Inc. Associate Manager, Engineering in Vancouver, Washington
Description Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring an Associate Manager Engineer in our Vancouver, WA facility! Kyocera International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art, high-technology products which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, industrial and semiconductor. We have an excellent benefit package, check out these PERKS! 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) 401(k) company match Pension Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program Flexible schedules Tuition reimbursement On-site workout room With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smart phones to space shuttles! We have a long tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a strong company mission, and an excellent benefit package which 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. Many of our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms and even employee gardens. Kyocera International, Inc. also has a wonderful and 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/ PAY RANGE - $83k - $108KK GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Manages all engineering projects for the product line, division or department assigned. Ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with KII's established policies and objectives. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies. Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s). REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required. 5+ years of related experience and/or training required. 0-2 years of management experience. Comprehensive knowledge of technical and/or business area of assignment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Computer proficiency in SAP or Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Good working knowledge of statistics required. Strong presentation skills and experience in forward facing role with customers and suppliers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures that products are designed or re-designed, or new product lines introduced, to meet customer requirements, quality, and sales objectives. Engages with customers for resolving engineering, designs, and technical issues. Creates work instructions and other associated process documentation following documented procedures. Recruit engineers and other subordinate technical personnel, assigns, directs, evaluates their work, and oversees the development and maintenance of staff competence. Directs specific studies and research projects. Authority to initiate and to sign engineering or design changes. Performs administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services. Prepares technical reports and data analysis using computer techniques. Reviews and recommends contracts and cost estimates