Product Quality Engineer - Commercial Aviation

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

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.

What's the day-to-day like for this candidate?

• Review Viasat and Supplier product yield and field reliability data for trends.
• Scripting with Python to investigate trends
• 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.

• 5+ years' as a Quality Engineer with experience in aerospace, and/or defense environment, including Design, Manufacturing, and implementation of Quality Management Systems
• Experience working with and managing a contract manufacturer
• Experience working in an AS9100 / ISO 9001 environment
• 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
• Strong analytical experience using Python, communication, and interaction skills
• 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

• Self starter with experience navigating ambiguity
• Experience using Python
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• ASQ CQE certification
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification
• Understanding of IPC 610 & 620 requirements
• Experience with Software development processes

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.