Manager, Product Development

Description

Join Kyocera International, Inc.

We're hiring a Manager, Product Development at our Hendersonville, NC location!

Minimum Starting Salary : $105,000 annually

(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

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Investing in You

Work-Life Balance & Culture

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

The Product Development Manager coordinates new customer development and expansion for a specific product line. This includes increasing business within the division's existing account base, but primarily to expand this base by supporting Sales Engineering efforts and providing technical expertise to production and feedback to counterparts across multiple roles.

REQUIREMENTS :

4 year degree, engineering preferred

8 years' experience as sr. sales engineer or product sales specialist

Analytical skills including excel and presentation creation

strong sales acumen

Ability to work well with others internally and externally

US Driver's license and ability to legally drive in the US

Ability to travel up to 50%

Ability to pass background check

Eligible to work in an ITAR environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.