Senior Quality Engineer Manager

The Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for all Quality related aspects of the processes, materials, equipment, and personnel involved in the production and manufacture and test of the tantalum capacitor product lines. Includes testing and analysis to ensure that our customer requirements have been correctly met, conducting studies to ensure that our processes and equipment maintain the level of yield required, and ensuring that personnel are performing to the expected levels required for the production of Quality product.

Formal Education & Training:

BS in Engineering or Science plus 10 years of related work experience or MS in

Engineering or Science with 8 years of related work experience.

Special Qualifications & Requirements:

Adept at using the following applications: Word; EXCEL; PowerPoint; Statistical software (Minitab preferred). A proven ability to write clear and concise technical reports as well as organize and make presentations on initiatives. Knowledgeable in SPC procedures with the ability to use statistical evaluation techniques and programs. Lean six sigma green belt or black belt preferred.

Experience in managing individuals and groups to achieve goals and further the strategic direction of the company.

Major responsibilities and ongoing tasks:

• Manage the control of changes process to ensure compliance to external customer requirements regarding notification / acceptance of change related to changes undertaken on Biddeford manufactured product.
• Manage the generation and review of internal and customer qualification packages resulting from either material/design changes or new product introduction activities.
• Quality Engineering support to all product lines in definition / maintenance of quality criteria and disposition of Non-Conforming Product.
• Support quality and reliability assurance lab with processes and activities.
• Supervise and support the calibration group with required activities.
• Promotes use of best engineering practice across all functions directly related to the manufacture of tantalum capacitors.

• Perform statistical analysis on engineering experiments and product.

• Drive continuous improvement projects and programs.

• Develop new and improved test methods and analysis techniques.

• Ensure Gage R&R and capability studies are performed as required.

• Prepare / generate report deliverables with appropriate senior management review for medical, military and aerospace customers.
• Interface between Engineering and Quality on customer related projects/issues.
• Provide Quality support to engineering projects relating to product and process improvement for all current and future production lines.
• Effectively applies ISO 9001, AS 9100, and ISO 13485 methodology and enforces standard requirements.
• Lead staff in collecting and analyzing data to achieve goals for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction metrics.

We offer a full-time position with the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit Sharing
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

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.