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:

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

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Strong equipment engineering background through formal education and 5+ years of experience.
• 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.
• Able to coordinate activities within KEMET across different plants and externally with key KEMET equipment suppliers.
• Proficient using MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Basic skills in AutoCAD and / or SolidWorks are desirable.
• 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.
• Broad knowledge of assembly, termination and encapsulation methods used in surface mount passive component or IC industry is desirable.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years' experience in equipment engineering leading projects and teams. Ideal candidate has previous experience working with equipment in the electronic components industry.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

KEMET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.