Quality Engineer

About the role

Viasat is a company committed to delivering connections that can change the world. We've been in business for over 35 years, helping consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries worldwide with communication solutions. We're now seeking a dedicated Quality Improvement and Process Improvement leader to join our team in Duluth, GA.

Responsibilities

• Drive integrated program team (IPT) activities and lead all aspects of quality implementation in new products
• Set priorities aligned with business needs
• Oversee antenna/ground system programs, product development, contracts, and engineering groups for upcoming bids and proposals
• Collaborate with supply chain to achieve strategic goals supporting business area needs
• Present key outputs to senior leadership covering quality goals and metrics
• Deploy advanced product quality planning throughout the new product development lifecycle, including DFMEA/PFMEA experience

Requirements

• 5+ years as a Quality Engineer with experience in aerospace and/or defense environments, including design, manufacturing, and quality management systems
• Proven ability to assist business development groups with new bids and proposals
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements
• Lead all aspects of quality implementation in new products and set priorities in line with business needs
• Ability to lead customer interactions and manage all aspects of program quality with the customer
• Work as part of integrated program team and lead quality implementation throughout the product life cycle
• Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, contracts, specifications, and engineering drawings
• Understanding of RF equipment, interconnect diagrams, cabling, electromechanical, welding, fabrication, painting/plating, etc.
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Proven experience working in a cross-functional team environment, including engineering, operations, material management, and supplier quality
• Experience in managing non-conforming materials (NMRs), conducting root cause investigations, and implementing corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Proven track record of developing and implementing world-class quality practices, including using tools like Pareto Analysis, Histograms, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and 8D, along with other business tools
• Experience in using quality tools such as 8D, 5-Why, DFMEA/PFMEA, CAPA, APQP, and Gauge R&R
• Coordinate Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Failure Analysis Requests (FARs) to implement improvements
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement CARs and drive process improvements
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering) or equivalent experience
• US Government position requiring US citizenship

Benefits

Salary range: $99,500.00 - $157,000.00 annually. Specific ranges may vary based on location. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided. Comprehensive benefits package available at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Viasat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all qualified applicants and employees. We consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position and individual qualifications and experience. For more information, please see our Equal Opportunity Employment Policy.