What you'll doQuality 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- Review Viasat and Supplier product yield and field reliability data for trends.
- Audit sites to review effectiveness or corrective actions and identify areas for improvement utilizing Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) framework
- Develop scripting with Python to investigate trends associated with prodcution data, customer returns, and repairs.
- Provide analysis and recommendations to the business team, using data to tell compelling stories and influence action.
- Drive root cause investigations and process improvement efforts, utilizing tools such as Pareto Analysis, Histograms, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and Cpk.
- Engage with teams to build relationships, focusing on solving problems to enhance quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency.
What you'll need- 1+ years' as a Quality Engineer with experience in aerospace, and/or defense environment, including Design, Manufacturing, and implementation of Quality Management Systems
- Strong analytical experience using Python, communication, and interaction skills
- Experience working with and managing a contract manufacturer
- Experience in interpreting contract quality requirements covering quality requirements and quality planning
- Understanding of box-build, SMT, fabrication commodities
- Practical experience collaborating within a cross-functional group dedicated to supplier quality and product quality assurance for diverse products
- Prior experience in using Quality Tools: 8D, 5-Why, DFMEA/PFMEA
- Hands-on experience working in a multi-functional team covering supplier quality, product quality assurance across a wide range of products
- Strong analytical skills. Excellent written communication skills and ability to communicate across all level and functions
What will help you on the job- Self starter with experience navigating ambiguity
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- ASQ CQE certification
- Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification
- Understanding of IPC 610 & 620 requirements
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.
