Inspector - In Process & Final

Viasat, Inc.•Tempe, AZ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At Viasat, we are dedicated to delivering connections that can change the world, with over 35 years of experience in global communication for consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries. We seek individuals who are innovative, courageous, and foster an inclusive environment. This opportunity is for an In-process & Final Inspector to join our Government team. In this role, you will inspect various electrical and electromechanical assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and standards during in-process and final inspection stages within Viasat's production process. This involves utilizing optical equipment, measurement tools, gages, and photographic equipment to document nonconforming conditions. You will also be responsible for creating inspection records and nonconformance reports in the Viasat MRP system, collaborating with production and engineering teams, adhering to 6S workplace organization standards, and observing production handling practices consistent with Viasat’s Space Flight Culture. The position requires inspecting diverse products across multiple manufacturing programs in various labs, with occasional travel to other Viasat facilities in the local Tempe/Phoenix area.

Requirements

3+ years proven experience as an electrical and/or mechanical inspector.
Good interpretation skills of assembly drawings & inspection standards.
Intermediate utilization level of inspection equipment, gages, & inspection techniques.
Good judgment & discernment skills of acceptable & rejectable conditions.
Strong computer skills in MS & other business platforms to complete inspection tasks independently.
Ability to acquire & maintain IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
The ability to communicate clearly & concisely both verbally & in writing.
Personal initiative, the ability to set a positive example, and provide leadership when needed.
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Local/regional travel may be required – up to 10%.
U.S. citizenship required.
Ability to work onsite in our Carlsbad, CA office.

Nice To Haves

Basic GD&T experience in accordance with ANSI Y14.5 desirable.
Current CIS certification to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, PIC/WHMA-A-620 desirable.

Responsibilities

Inspect various electrical and electromechanical assemblies for compliance with applicable specifications & standards within the Viasat production process at in-process and final inspection steps.
Use various optical equipment, measurement tools, & gages in the course of their inspection work plus photographic equipment to help detail nonconforming conditions.
Create inspection records and nonconformance reports in the Viasat MRP system.
Collaborate with production & engineering personnel.
Learn and uphold 6S workplace organization standards.
Learn and observe production handling practices consistent with Viasat’s Space Flight Culture.
Inspect a variety of products supporting multiple manufacturing programs throughout various labs within the facility.
Maintain strong teamwork with the IP & Final inspection team to coordinate inspections daily throughout the various manufacturing production programs.
Work with production and engineering teams, share insights, solve problems, & help establish methods.