Product Quality Engineer

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

22h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Self starter with experience navigating ambiguity
Strong Interpersonal skills
ASQ CQE certification
Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification
Understanding of IPC 610 & 620 requirements

Responsibilities

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 production 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.