Process / Operations Excellence Engineer

KEMET Electronics Corporation

We at KEMET, a YAGEO Group company, help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries.  

Founded in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 100 years of technological innovation, we manufacture capacitors and other components for computing, telecommunications, medical, aerospace, defense, and automotive markets.  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

We are seeking a highly skilled & experienced Process / Operations Excellence Engineer in the Tantalum Innovation Center located in Simpsonville, SC. This is an onsite role that will lead and support initiatives that drive operational efficiency, process optimization & continuous improvement across the manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain metrics & indicators used to demonstrate process control & yield improvement
• Gather & analyze data to support efforts to reduce cost & improve efficiencies
• Work in cross function team atmosphere to ensure the delivery of high-quality components on schedule
• Commissioning & qualification of new equipment and technologies if required
• Collaborate with equipment engineering, production, quality & supply chain teams to ensure alignment & sustainability of changes
• Support digital transformation and automation initiatives to streamline operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Operations Management or related field. 
• 0 - 5 years of related experience desired
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, Power BI, etc)
• Ability to lead projects independently and/or collaboratively
• Excellent attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Excellent teamwork skills which include demonstrating a positive attitude, good work ethic and sense of urgency in completing tasks/projects (driven)

Location and Work Type

• Simpsonville, SC – United States
• Full Time

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.

YAGEO 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.

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

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