Manager, Product Development

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

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible schedules

Work-Life Balance & Culture

• Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations
• Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

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

1. Develops and expands specific Division product lines and target markets with an emphasis on core Kyocera Technologies. May directly support customers daily on own account as well as indirect support to sales engineers inside the product line.
2. Responsible for specialty programs including monthly sales analysis and metric reporting; works closely with National Sales Manager and General Manager on sales related to this product line.
3. Maintains goals and metrics for annual Master Plan and booking Plans, and for monitoring progress in these areas with corrections and expense tracking.
4. Drives positive customer interaction and relationship management within new target account base; manages this activity through the BDU system or other contact management tool. May work with other divisions on cross applications or mutual customers.
5. Represents customer requests and perspectives to production and management personnel to plan and execute the proper "customer first" support. Documents customer concerns, returns or delivery issues.
6. Generates new business inquiries, explore opportunities for the department, and support Sales Engineer staff's development through technical training. Will serve as a product expert on specific line and may travel to Japan to train or be trained on product changes.
7. Communicates with counterparts in Japan for a price quotation, delivery, and various kinds of technical confirmation, legal language discussion, & general product development support.
8. Participates and hosts business travel with visiting personnel from international production facilities and management during customer visits in USA. Other business travel as needed to customers, production sites and end user locations, up to 50%.
9. Performs all job responsibilities of Sr Sales Engineer for new target account base as well as consultative role to production management on new targets. Frequent communication between US Production and sales is required.
10. May supervise sales support staff and lead projects with engineers, sales engineers, and cross functional team members.
11. Model ethical business practices and accurate reporting.
12. Develops and presents highly technical content in a variety of sales settings including sales calls, marketing events, tradeshows, or production facilities. May train other presenters on the content or technologies.

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.