What you'll do

Quality Engineers at Viasat play a significant role in contributing to the business team, offering recommendations derived from their analyses, and leading cross-functional teams to execute process and product improvement efforts. This experience will require a combination of skills from manufacturing processes, data analytics, and project management.

The day-to-day
• Data Analysis & Reliability: Analyze supplier product yield and field reliability data to identify trends. Lead cross-functional teams to resolve identified issues and improve system performance.
• Automation & Reporting: Develop and maintain automated reports and technical dashboards using Python to monitor product/supplier performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive root cause investigations and process improvement efforts utilizing industry-standard tools such as Pareto Analysis and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Supplier Management: Partner with contract manufacturers to manage quality requirements, ensuring alignment with contract quality planning and Viasat standards.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate communication across supplier quality and product quality assurance teams, serving as a liaison between engineering and other departments.

What you'll need
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in Process/Product/ Supplier quality engineering, within aerospace, defense, or high-volume consumer electronics.
• Technical Skills: Strong analytical experience using Python and Pandas DataFrames for data manipulation and analysis.
• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of box-build, SMT, and fabrication commodities, with experience interpreting complex contract quality requirements.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

US Citizenship Required

What will help you on the job
• Certifications: Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification (DMAIC).
• Adaptability: Self-starter comfortable with navigating ambiguity and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Salary range

$64,500.00 - $101,500.00 / 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 $79,500.00- $119,500.00/ 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.