Corporate Quality Engineer

With over 100 years of technological innovation, we help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries. Our components are found in spacecrafts and defibrillators - from outer space to inside our bodies, and in products we use every day. We have the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, including an expanding range of electromechanical devices and electromagnetic compatibility solutions.

Summary

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible? At KEMET, a YAGEO Group company, we're driven by innovation and excellence in everything we do. We are seeking a Corporate Quality Engineer to join our team in Simpsonville, SC. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our Internal Quality Audit (IQA) system, overseeing execution, follow-up, and reporting to ensure the highest standards of quality across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Help provide support during KEMET 3^rd party quality certification audits, such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS 9100, assisting manufacturing locations by providing technical support during the audits, as needed.
• Continually review for industry changes that could have an impact on the KEMET Quality Management System (QMS) and provide input on revisions to Corporate Documentation (Quality Operating Documents) accordingly. Provide support to manufacturing locations to help with understanding of requirement changes.
• Provide input to revisions of KEMET Quality Operating Documents.
• Provide input to review of Customer Quality Requirements.
• Gain knowledge of Military Specifications applicable to KEMET.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in related field and/or applicable work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a Quality role
• Manufacturing experience (quality or process engineering)
• Proficiency in English verbal and written skills
• Excellent people skills with the ability to coach and train others
• Understanding of QMS purpose and ability to provide input for continual improvement
• Ability to thoroughly review and understand quality standards, military specifications, and industry standards and apply this knowledge to the KEMET QMS.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods

Location & Work Type

• Simpsonville, SC - United States
• Full Time
• Travel - 25% to 40% of mostly International

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.

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What we offer

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
• Work-life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

About YAGEO Group
We don't build the final product.
We build what makes it possible.

From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensors-our components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward.
Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems.
They move faster, last longer, reach farther-with a spark of us inside.

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brands-including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and more-into one cohesive force for innovation.
40,000+ employees. 100+ locations. 20 R&D centers. 2,000+ patents. 273,000+ customers.

#1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors.
#3 in MLCCs & inductors
We don't just participate in the future-we enable it.

Why Work at YAGEO Group?

Meaningful work: Every part you help design, test, or improve contributes to real-world innovations.
Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and breakthrough technologies.
Accelerated growth: With our size, diversity, and momentum, there's no ceiling for where you can go.
Built-in purpose: You're not just part of the process-you're part of the progress.

YAGEO Group. Built into Tomorrow.

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