Quality Engineer

Viasat, Inc.•Duluth, GA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Do you thrive on driving impactful change and ensuring top-notch quality? We're seeking a passionate leader to spearhead Quality Improvement Initiatives and Process Improvements, empowering our business and programs to deliver exceptional antenna systems to our customers. This exciting role offers the chance to collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team spanning Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and fellow Quality professionals, all dedicated to advancing the field of antenna systems. As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will work closely with the program management and product development teams to ensure strategic quality goals are met. The position is key to building strong internal and external relationships that support current and future growth within the Antenna Systems business in Duluth (Suburb of Atlanta), GA.

Requirements

5+ years' as a Quality Engineer with experience in aerospace, and/or defense environment including Design, Manufacturing, and implementation of Quality Management Systems
Proven ability to assist business development groups with new bids and proposals
Experience in interpreting contract requirements covering quality requirements and quality planning with the skill to develop estimates for new bids/proposals
Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 requirements
Proven ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, contracts, specifications and engineering drawings. Understanding of RF equipment, interconnect diagrams, cabling, electromechanical, welding, fabrications, painting/plating, etc.
Working knowledge of GD&T
Demonstrated experience working in a cross-functional team environment, Engineering, Operations, Material Management and Supplier Quality across a wide range of products
Experience in management of Non-Conforming Materials (NMRs), driving 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 to streamline analysis
Prior experience in using Quality Tools: 8D, 5-Why, DFMEA/PFMEA, CAPA, APQP, Gauge R&R
Bachelors Degree in Engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Manufacturing Eng) or equivalent experience
US Government position. US citizenship required
Ability to travel up to 15% as needed

Nice To Haves

DFMEA/PFMEA experience
Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

Act as a lead in Integrated Program Team (IPT) and lead all aspects of Quality Implementation in new products
Set priorities in line with business needs
Oversee Antenna/Ground System programs, product development, contracts, and engineering groups for upcoming bids and proposals covering key QA requirements
Team with supply chain to drive strategic goals that support business area needs
Present key outputs to senior leadership as needed covering QA goals and metrics
Ensure advanced Product Quality Planning is deployed across the New Product Development Life Cycle with quality built into the design. (DFMEA/PFMEA experience desired)
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 a part of Integrated Program Team and ability to lead all aspects of Quality Implementation through the life cycle of product
Coordinate Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Failure Analysis Requests (FARs) to implement improvement
Work with cross-functional teams to implement CARs and drive process improvements