Quality Technician

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. 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.

The Quality Technician provides support for product and process quality activities throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. This role is responsible for conducting inspection of production products and component parts, assisting in the management of nonconforming material, and helping to ensure Viasat’s products meet customer, regulatory, and organizational requirements. This role works closely with Inspection, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to drive compliance, product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Inspect various electrical/electronic, electromechanical, & mechanical components and assemblies for compliance with applicable specifications and standards within the Receiving Inspection and In-Process & Final Production Inspection processes.
• Utilize various measurement tools, gages, & instruments in the course of inspection including microscopy & photographic equipment to help detail nonconforming conditions.
• Review & interpret drawings, specifications, work orders, & manufacturing process documentation to verify product compliance.
• Create inspection records & nonconformance reports.
• Interface with supply chain, production, & engineering personnel to communicate nonconformances, resolve constraints & seek guidance.
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) process providing support the MRB Coordinator to facilitate the flow of nonconforming articles throughout the process including reviewing nonconformances, making disposition recommendations, reviewing rework orders and closing nonconformance reports.
• Review traveler work plans, provide & facilitate feedback, & recommend approvals.
• Support hardware closeout activities including creating End-item Data Packages (EIDP).
• Interface with Quality Engineers and cross-functional teams to achieve quality and operational objectives.
• Provide tactical support to Program Quality Engineers as required.
• Occasionally travel to other local area Viasat facilities to conduct inspections and provide support as required.

Inspecting various electrical/electronic, electromechanical, & mechanical components and assemblies for compliance with applicable specifications and standards within Receiving and Production environments utilizing a variety of tools, gages, & instruments.

Maintaining strong teamwork the inspection teams to coordinate inspections daily. Work with engineering & other cross-functional teams on a variety of tasks & initiatives. Help coordinate the processing of nonconforming material.

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline and/or a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in quality, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, electronics or other related technical field in lieu of a degree.
• Industry experience as an electrical/electronic and/or mechanical inspector.
• Ability to read & interpret drawings, specifications, manufacturing documentation, & standards with little or no assistance.
• Advanced utilization experience of inspection equipment, gages, & inspection techniques.
• Good judgment & discernment skills of acceptable & rejectable conditions.
• Strong computer skills in MS & other business platforms to complete tasks independently.
• Current IPC certification or the ability to acquire & maintain IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 &…