In-Process & Final Quality Inspector, Electronics Manufacturing

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As an In-process & Final inspector you will inspect various electrical & electromechanical assemblies for compliance to applicable specifications & standards within the Viasat production process at in-process and final inspection steps. IP & Final Inspectors use various optical equipment, measurement tools & gages in the course of their inspection work plus photographic equipment to help detail nonconforming conditions. You will create inspection records and nonconformance reports in the Viasat MRP system. You will collaborate with production & engineering personnel. learn and uphold 6S workplace organization standards & learn and observe product handling practices consistent with Viasat's Space Flight Culture. IP & Final inspectors inspect a variety of products supporting multiple manufacturing programs throughout various labs within the facility and may require occasional travel to other Viasat facilities within the local Tempe/Phoenix area.

• Inspecting various electrical & electromechanical assemblies within the production environment & documenting inspection results within the Viasat MRB system.
• Maintain strong teamwork with the IP & Final Inspection team to coordinate inspections daily throughout the various Viasat production areas.
• Provide on-job training of inspectors as the need arises.
• Attend daily standup meetings for various manufacturing production programs.
• Work with production and engineering teams, share insights, problem-solve, establish methods, and provide mentorship.

• 5-years proven experience as an electrical and/or mechanical inspector.
• Excellent interpretation skills of assembly drawings & inspection standards.
• Advanced utilization level of inspection equipment, gauges, & inspection techniques.
• Strong computer skills in MS & other common business applications.
• Ability to apply MRP and other internal business systems to complete inspection tasks independently.
• Ability to acquire & maintain IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIS certification.
• Strong discernment & the ability to communicate clearly & concisely both verbally & in writing.
• Personal initiative, the ability to set a positive example, and provide leadership when needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Local/regional area travel may be required - up to 10%.
• U.S. Government position - U.S. citizenship required.
• Day shift hours (flexible start time) 5-day/week. Occasional weekends/overtime consistent with business needs.

• GD&T experience in accordance with ANSI Y14.5 desirable.
• Current CIS certification to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620 desirable.
  
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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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.