Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist

4 days ago

Duluth, Minnesota, United States ViaSat Full time
About Viasat

At Viasat, we're a team of innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers working together to deliver connections that change the world. With over 35 years of experience, we've helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries communicate globally.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to drive Viasat's quality standards for suppliers, support customer disruption RCCA and Defect tracking, and drive resolution to actions identified during problem-solving. This role requires a deep understanding of key business drivers and the ability to integrate with other teams and contribute to Viasat's success.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide mentorship to program management, engineering, and operations on quality planning and execution to fulfill the overall quality mission.
  2. Be accountable for the planning and execution of quality activities by the quality team members.
  3. Team with Supply Chain to drive supplier excellence initiatives.
  4. Resolve non-conforming material issues.
  5. Manage ISO9001/AS9100 adherence audits, reviewing findings, reviewing Viasat procedures, and communicating status reports to upper management.
  6. Ensure Advanced Product Quality Planning is deployed across the New Product Development life cycle with quality built into the design, manufacturability, and serviceability.
  7. Champion production validation and risk mitigation tools with suppliers with tools like Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) deliverables.
  8. Ensure the RCCA process provides prompt resolution and robust solutions to prevent a recurrence, focusing on mistake-proofing and process improvement.
Requirements
  • 5+ years experience in quality, operations, and/or engineering in a development and manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years auditing suppliers and supporting new production introduction.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of AS9100, AS9102B, 9001 QMS or maintenance.
  • 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).
  • Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools, Failure Modes Effects Analysis, (FMEA), 8D, 5 Why, etc.) and other failure analysis quality tools.
  • Ambition, autonomy, technical aptitude, and ability to communicate and influence different stakeholders, both internally and externally.
What Will Help You on the Job
  • Hands-on manufacturing background in electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • Space/Flight hardware development and manufacturing experience.
  • Lead AS9011D auditor trained.
  • Understanding of IPC 610, IPC-620S, J-STD-001S, MIL-STD-883.
  • LI-CSI1.
Salary Range

$87,900.00 - $152,800.00 / annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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