Quality Manager

KEMET Electronics | YAGEO Group; San Nicolás de los Garza; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and learning opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

International environment

Job summary

KEMET de México, part of YAGEO Group, is seeking a Quality Manager to improve product and process quality at its San Nicolás de los Garza and Guadalupe plants. You will lead cross-functional root cause investigations and drive corrective actions to sustain operational excellence.

This on-site role requires a bachelor in engineering, 5+ years of manufacturing/quality experience, and strong English. You will coach teams, support customer issues, and embed continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical/Materials Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, operations, quality, or continuous improvement.
• Experience leading or facilitating problem-solving in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate investigations of high-impact operational, quality, customer, cost, and delivery issues.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate root causes.
• Ensure implementation and verification of permanent corrective actions.

Skills

Advanced English

Quality management

8D problem solving

Root cause analysis

Facilitation

Coaching

Data-driven

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

KEMET de México, with over a century of experience, is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of multilayer ceramic capacitors that power tomorrow’s technologies. We are recognized for our unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and advanced solutions that meet the rigorous demands of a wide range of industries. We offer solutions based on advanced materials science and cutting‑edge manufacturing, ensuring maximum performance and sustainability. As part of the YAGEO Group Company, KEMET leverages shared expertise and resources to drive innovation in the electronics industry.

As a Quality Manager will play a critical role in improving the organization’s capability to solve complex technical, operational, quality, delivery, and customer‑related issues. This position will serve as a catalyst for operational excellence by facilitating cross‑functional root cause investigations, coaching teams in disciplined problem‑solving methodologies, and driving sustainable corrective actions. This is a full‑time, on‑site position located at our San Nicolás de los Garza and Guadalupe, NL plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, quality, engineering, continuous improvement, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading or facilitating problem‑solving activities within manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate investigations of high‑impact operational, quality, customer, cost, and delivery issues.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in identifying, validating, and eliminating root causes.
• Ensure effective implementation and verification of permanent corrective actions.
• Support major customer escalations and critical quality investigations.
• Maintain visibility of key problem‑solving initiatives and drive accountability for results.
• Coach engineers, supervisors, managers, and technical personnel in effective problem‑solving techniques.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions focused on root cause analysis and operational excellence.
• Monitor corrective action implementation and evaluate long‑term effectiveness.
• Identify common systemic issues across the organization and drive preventive improvements.
• Support broader Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced English level.
• Automotive industry experience.
• Exposure to customer complaint management and 8D processes.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training.
• Experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• 8D Problem Solving, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Is/Is Not Analysis, FMEA Linkage, Process and Data Analysis.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills at all organizational levels.
• Project leadership and coordination.
• Highly analytical and data‑driven.

We Offer

• Collaboration in an international environment with strong recognition of people and talent.
• A pleasant and people‑centered work environment, with a highly motivated team where you can showcase your skills and dedication.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefits package above legal requirements.

About YAGEO Group

We don’t make the final product. We make what makes it possible. From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensors, our components drive the advancements that move the modern world—electric vehicles, AI data centers, satellites, sonar systems, and many more.

They move faster, last longer, go farther—with a spark of us inside.

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group brings together multiple trusted brands, including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors, among others, into a cohesive force for innovation. Over 40,000 employees. Over 100 locations. 20 R&D centers. Over 2,000 patents. More than 273,000 customers.

• #1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors.
• #3 in MLCCs and inductors.
• We don’t just participate in the future—we make it possible.

Why work at KEMET, a YAGEO Group Company?

• Meaningful work: Every component you help design, test, or improve contributes to real innovations.
• Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and cutting‑edge technologies.
• Accelerated growth: Our size, diversity, and drive mean there are no limits to your potential.
• Integrated purpose: You’re not just part of the process—you’re part of the progress.

YAGEO Group. Built for the future.

Learn more at https://www.yageogroup.com

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