Viasat · 11 hours ago
Quality Engineer
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$84K/yr - $133K/yr
5+ years expViasat is on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. They are seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality standards within product development and support customer defect tracking and resolution efforts.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform quality planning and execution to fulfill the overall quality mission
Review, analyze, and act on quality metrics to manage the quality of our products built in-house and at our partner contract manufacturers
Team with our Supply Chain and Operations team members to drive excellence initiatives
Resolve non-conforming material issues
Manage ISO9001/AS9100 adherence audits, reviewing findings, reviewing Viasat procedures, and communicating status reports to upper management
Ensuring Advanced Product Quality Planning is deployed across the New Product Development life cycle with quality built into the design, manufacturability, and serviceability
Champion production validation and risk mitigation tools with suppliers with tools like Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) deliverables
Ensuring the RCCA process provides prompt resolution and robust solutions to prevent a recurrence, focusing on mistake-proofing and process improvement
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience in quality, operations, and/or engineering in a development and manufacturing environment
U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain a security clearance
1+ years supporting new production introduction
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Good knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent QMS standard
Knowledge of theory and principles of data analysis
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, read procedures and process guidelines, record and interpret data
PLM tool knowledge, (such as Agile), as well as ERP systems, (such as Oracle)
Preferred
Experience within US defense industry
Familiarity with DFARs
Experience with Aerospace grade equipment and associated standards
Basic understanding of reliability engineering principles
Understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles
Benefits
Medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
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