Project Manager - Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

Job Description:

KEMET Electronics is seeking a Project Manager in Simpsonville, SC. The Project Manager will drive equipment engineering projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Manage capital equipment projects – Estimate project costs, develop project plans/timelines, and submit and manage capital projects.
2. Lead a team of engineers and technicians in the design and build of production equipment.
3. Work with the KEMET development team to develop new high volume production equipment to meet new product requirements.
4. Work with production and process engineering to modify or improve existing production equipment as needed.
5. Develop a broad understanding of the equipment and basic technologies used to make tantalum capacitors.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Strong equipment engineering background through formal education and 10+ years of experience.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage small to medium ($100K - $5M) equipment engineering projects and lead a team of engineers and technicians in the design and build of production equipment.
3. Able to coordinate activities within KEMET across different plants and externally with key KEMET equipment suppliers.
4. Proficient using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
5. Proficient in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
6. The successful candidate will be a team player and will have a good work ethic, good time management skills, creativity, analytical skills, and strong communication skills.
7. Broad knowledge of assembly, termination, and encapsulation methods used in the surface mount passive component or IC industry is desirable.

Education and Experience:

1. B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in equipment engineering leading projects and teams. Ideal candidate has previous experience working with equipment in the electronic components industry.