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.
VIAVI Solutions, Wichita, KS, has a need for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with the experience and drive to provide leadership in and individual contributions to our product quality, process excellence, and cost reduction activities. This position will directly support new product introduction and perform secondary support for AvComm and contract manufacturing sites. Prior experience in the field of RF/microwave test equipment or similar high complexity electromechanical assemblies is strongly preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary Role and Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive Design for Manufacturing/Design for Service activities from initiation through R&D implementation of recommended design changes
Development of strategic manufacturing processes in support of new product introductions
Development of manufacturing process capacity models
Participate in and/or lead technical teams as required
Define, specify, and communicate expectations for quality outcomes through the creation of standardized quality specifications and work instructions
Research, evaluate, justify, and recommend capital equipment for manufacturing processes
Evaluate existing manufacturing processes for product hardware of above average complexity and work with both internal and external 3rd party partners to define, plan, and implement product and process improvements
Evaluate Product Quality data (Annual Failure Rate, Initial Delivery Error, Manufacturing Yield, etc.) to identify opportunities for improved product quality and cost reduction
Conduct failure analysis activities that identify the failure at the component level, design a data-driven plan to address the failure, and drive implementation of the necessary corrective actions
Use Design of Experiments, 8-D, Kaizen, and other formal failure analysis techniques
Assist in identification and qualification of new mechanical component suppliers
Evaluate existing mechanical components (including fabricated metals, plastics, and printed circuit boards) for cost reduction, assurance of supply, and quality improvement opportunities
This position may require up to 15% domestic and international travel
