What you'll doIn this role, you will be a key member of a high-performing team of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineers, driving operational excellence from concept through production! Employing your experience in tooling and fixture design, CNC machining and programming, precision fabrication, inspection, and integration, you will assess design feasibility and provide actionable input on design, manufacturability, and assembly readiness.
You will collaborate multi-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, procurement, and suppliers to optimize designs for GD&T, material selection, manufacturing processes, fixturing, inspection, handling, and assembly flow. You will also lead feasibility studies, support vendor selection and qualification, and partner with internal teams to implement supplier and production improvements.
The day-to-day- Design and drawing review with emphasis on manufacturability and assembly efficiency
- Lead manufacturability and Design for Assembly (DFA) studies
- Develop and optimize tooling, fixtures, and work-holding for production
- Program and support CNC machining operations (process development, setup strategy, cycle optimization)
- Serve as vendor interface to resolve inefficiencies, quality non-conformance, and delivery risks
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Support process validation, first-article inspections, and production integration
- Coordinate with procurement to identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers
- Partner with engineering to implement vendor recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Chip in to antenna and related electromechanical hardware development for manufacturability and assembly
What you'll need- 2+ years of demonstrated ability in manufacturing/design engineering, including fixturing, metallurgy, heat treatment, and finishing
- Hands-on CNC machining experience, including CNC programming and process optimization
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (CSWP preferred)
- Proficient in drafting standards and GD&T interpretation/application
- Experience with fabrication, inspection methods, and assembly integration in a production environment
- Must be able to work out of the Duluth, GA office and come into the office 3 days a week
- U.S. government position: U.S. citizenship required
- Must be able to obtain a United States Secret Clearance
What will help you on the job- Experience designing high-dynamic antenna positioners/tracking systems
- Manufacturing experience with microwave components
- Design/manufacturing experience in welding, EDM, brazing, and sheet metal
- Degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing Engineering
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Salary range$95,000.00 - $149,500.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $117,500.00- $176,500.00/ annually
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
