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Job description

Bigger challenges. Bolder ideas. Global impact. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. We’re the company behind the world’s fastest satellite internet service, with technology that’s helping to bridge the digital divide and improve life for our customers around the globe. By providing powerful new ways for people to connect with one another, gain greater access to education, entertainment, medical research, commerce, and much more, our team is empowering millions of customers worldwide.  

We’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more. You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in the pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world’s first truly global Internet Service Provider. Interested in joining our mission? Take a look at career opportunities at Viasat today.

Job Responsibilities

Are you interested in joining a professional and creative company with a great relaxed environment? Viasat is the place for you! We encourage new thoughts and views from all individuals, while promoting strong group commitment to our challenging yet rewarding projects. Our dynamic work environment coupled with our driven and pioneering employees gives you the perfect opportunity to thrive in your chosen career!

As a Senior Quality (Management) Engineer you will lead cross-functional teams drive efforts to develop and build Satellite Communication Hardware & Systems of high quality. You will review in-house Engineering developments & design changes for QA requirements and ensure the documentation in the PLM-system. The role also includes the identification and management of key suppliers.

• Deliver solutions to complex problems through in-depth data analysis and forensics by using methodical approaches, along with experience, innovation and judgment to make decisions that may be based on partial information.


• Determine specific quality-related deliverables and align to proper functional milestones during NPI & PLM workflow


• Teaming with R&D, Production Engineering and supply chain to drive supplier excellence initiatives


• Partnering with suppliers to drive their ownership of quality and joint resolution of issues and innovation


• Driving continuous improvement and corrective/preventive action with a focus on error-proofing and prevention


• Well versed in Internal and supplier compliance and capability auditing and assessments


• Ensuring Advanced Product Quality Planning is deployed across the New Product Development Life Cycle with quality built into the design, manufacturability, and serviceability


• Ensuring RCCA process provides prompt resolution and robust solutions to prevent recurrence, focusing on mistake proofing and process improvement

Requirements

• 10+ years as a Quality Engineer; in space, aerospace and/or defense environment


• Extended knowledge in contemporary PLM/ERP workflows


• Understanding of state of the art PWB/PWA-technology


• Working knowledge of GD & T and resulting quality measures


• Proficiency with AS9100 / AS9110 / ISO 9001 QMS value, requirements interconnections and system maintenance


• Hands on experience working in a multi-functional team covering, hardware/software R&D, supplier quality, product quality assurance across a wide range of products for both land, space, and airborne systems


• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation and interaction skills.


• Successfully worked with suppliers and/or subcontractors implementing corrective actions and improvements


• Experience managing and performing all aspects of failure investigations and FRACAS


• Use of quality improvement tools such as 8D, Six-Sigma, Kiazen and metric management and reporting


• Ability to communicate fluent in English at all levels both internally and externally.


• Bachelor's Degree or higher technician education in a technical field


• Up to 25% travel domestic and international

Preferences

• Understanding or REACH, RoHS and WEEE requirements.


• Understanding of FAA and EASA requirements for airborne products, RTCA DO-160G


• Understanding of IPC 610 & 620 requirements


• AS-9100 or ISO-9001 Lead Auditor trained.


• Familiar with ATF 16949:2016 International Standard for Automotive Quality Management Systems


• Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification and applied knowledge base / experience


• Passion for reliability improvements and data gathering.

Please submit your CV in English.

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Additional Requirements and information

Minimum education:

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Years of experience:

8-15 years

Travel:

Up to 25%

Citizenship:

Swiss, EU (25) Citizenship or Valid Swiss Work Permit required

Clearance:

None

Worker Classification:

Employee