Job Description:

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Workcell Engineering

Responsible for workcell value-stream processes including provision of production and measurement methods, tools, problem solving, OCAPs, workcell safety, and continuous improvement activities

New Product and Process Introduction

Establishes and enhances process capabilities for new and existing products and processes

Quality Management

Responsible for monitoring, recording, and reporting product and materials performance data for internal and external customers. Manages and maintains customer-facing communications including but not limited to CofAs, Product Specifications, Regulatory Reporting, and other quality documentation

Quality Systems and Tools

Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing production systems and tools. Utilizes knowledge of quality control, production/test equipment capabilities, FMEAs, production methods, and quality standards

Material & Supply-Chain Quality Control

Responsible for raw material incoming quality assurance, first article inspections, raw material qualifications, supplier quality management, and maintaining raw material product data & specifications

Instrument Calibration

Responsible for precision instrument management & calibrations in compliance with AS9100 quality management standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborates regularly with members of manufacturing, engineering, metrology, R&D, commercial and maintenance teams

Continuous Improvement

Drives cost, quality, productivity, and safety performance through application of continuous improvement tools and methodologies

Realtime Manufacturing Support

Responds to manufacturing floor process needs as requested; Includes occasional off-shift telephone and remote support of 24x7 manufacturing operation

Multiple Project and Dynamic Priority Management

Effectively & efficiently leads and manages multiple projects simultaneously

Training and Skillset Development

Develops and implements process related training and development tools

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 5+ years production or manufacturing / process experience in an engineering role


• MS or BS engineering degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline


• Previous experience with data analysis, statistics, and experimental design, along with creation and execution of test plans, methods, and technical reporting


• Strong software & computer competency including MS Office and advanced Excel skills  


• Position requires that candidate speaks, reads, and writes English

Preferred Experience:

• Metrology instrumentation: Spectrophotometers, particle sizers, precision scales, etc.


• Quality systems & tools: AS9100, ISO9001, Lean, SPC, 6s, DFM, FMEA, 5S, 8D, QMS, NPI, etc.


• Transitioning processes from development to robust systematized production


• Improving manufacturing processes collaboratively with production staff and other departments


• Experience with thin-film, high-vacuum processes


• Design and development of hardware systems and tools


• Manufacturing Execution Systems

Attributes:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, supported by a strong technical background


• Effectively manages competing priorities with a solutions-oriented, systemic approach


• Demonstrates analytical, detail-oriented problem-solving skills


• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills


• Excellent verbal reporting and presentation skills


• Able to influence, build consensus and support collaboratively across multiple teams and levels


• Self-motivated and organized; able to work autonomously and effectively


• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and visual acuity necessary for inspecting, reading computer screens, projections, and documents


• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds


• Able to be medically cleared for occasional respirator use and comply with respirator facial hair policy


• Limited travel (<10%), but must be able to travel via plane/car/bus/train as required

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

 

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Job Posting Pay Range:

81,060

to

150,540

Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary.  VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.

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