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.

Viasat is looking for an onsite Quality Inspector to primarily support a facility in Newark, NY. As a Quality Inspector, you will be a key member of our quality assurance team, embedded at our supplier facilities.  In this position, you will have the flexibility to work on an on-call as-needed basis.  Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Performing thorough inspections of products before they are shipped to our customers.
• Identifying any defects or issues with the products and working with the supplier/product quality engineer to resolve them.
• Ensuring all products meet our rigorous quality standards.
• Documenting your inspection findings and collaborating with the broader quality team.
• Serving as the final checkpoint to prevent the shipment of any substandard products to our customers.

This is a critical role in our quality control process, as your work will directly impact customer satisfaction and the reputation of our brand. We are looking for detail-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering high-quality work and collaborating closely with our supplier partners.

The Quality inspector will perform source inspection on In-process and Final PWAs, cable assemblies and "Box Builds" by interpreting BOMs, drawings, engineering specifications, workmanship per IPC610 and inspection instructions as well as performing IPC610 workmanship inspections on PWAs, “Box Builds” and cable assemblies using a Mantis scope. You’ll be using Agile as the configuration tool and Oracle for Inspection results reporting. Good written, verbal, communication, and computer skills are essential.

• 2+ years of inspection experience with PWAs and Box builds. Some cable inspection experience is a plus.
• Must be familiar with BOMs, drawings and other specifications.
• You’ll be required to check hardware/cable installation per drawing
• Complete First Article inspection as required
• Ability to finalize Quality reporting in Oracle
• Ability to review Purchase Order for Quality Provisions/Requirements including Supplier CofC and Reach/ROHS requirements
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to include business-level proficiency in English
• IPC Certification or ability to obtain certification
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability for up to 10% travel

• Strong communication and inquisitive skills to ask the right questions and ensure products are inspected properly.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt, as well as the ability to travel occasionally.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to work overtime

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 E-Mail schreiben.