GM Crystal R&D

Kyocera International, Inc. is now hiring a General Manager for our Crystal R&D Division in our Vancouver, WA facility! This position has opened up due to the upcoming retirement of our current GM.
If you have the experience noted below and want to work with an innovative team and a great company, apply today! To find out what Kyocera is all about, check out our profile video!
Look at these PERKS and see why Kyocera is a great team to be on!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!), accruals grow based on years with the company
• No cap on vacation accruals – employees can save with no limit and even cash it out
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Generous paid Sick time for managing the unexpected and caring for your family
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with a company match
• Pension Program (100% paid by employer)
• Medical insurance, Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family with no waiting period
• Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off for volunteer activities
• Allowances towards safety shoes/glasses for Production employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance benefit
• Various wellness benefits including reimbursement for medical massages, plus many of our locations have on-site gyms

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 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. Come find out why we have so many long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service). We are not only a great place to work but also a great place to retire from! We strive to have a diverse workforce made up of people from all backgrounds, including minorities, women and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The General Manager has responsibility for the overall Research and Development of the Crystal Growth Group, helping transition R&D into production, and supporting Sales in their work with customers. This includes working to develop future business and leading R&D in development activities and new product release. This position requires international travel and management of 5-10 direct reports.
REQUIREMENTS:
4-year Engineering or Science degree, Advanced degree preferred.
Semiconductor experience a plus especially in the areas of crystal growth, wafer fabrication, and Gallium Nitride (GaN).
10 years recent experience in senior R&D leadership role.
15 years’ experience in Manufacturing, development or leading operations.
Intermediate level computer skills including Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to motivate and develop technical staff.
Eligible to work in an ITAR environment.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Ability to pass a background check.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervision, and direction of R&D operations including expatriates. Will coordinate succession planning, hiring, staffing plans, and labor cost control.
2. Works with Sales to coordinate customer interaction and relationship management within product account base and as an escalation point for customers throughout the US. Trains others on customer management.
3. Ensures team understands and executes customer first support.
4. Works with Sales to generate new business inquiries, explore opportunities for Crystal technologies. Will serve as an expert trainer on R&D.
5. Creates and presents PowerPoint presentations for Sr. Management meetings, and Monthly Review meetings, and supports Sales presentations when needed.
6. Communicates with counterparts in Japan on a regular basis for technology (R&D and Engineering), business planning, and various kinds of technical confirmation, legal language discussion, & general management advisement.
7. Conducts smart business travel, including approval of travel expenses and visits with international guests.
8. Develops and oversees R&D facility for Crystal R&D Division ensuring that it achieves its monthly plans and technical milestones. This may include planning, supplier development, material oversight, safety, P5S, and location selection.
9. Mentors and occasionally travels with less experienced engineers and managers.
10. Effectively manages relationships with Kyocera Top Management.
11. This position works closely with the GM of Crystal Operations and operations team to ensure all new business development opportunities are explored and grown.
12. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)