Quality Management System Analyst

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.

This role works across sites and segments to assure compliance and lead improvements to our Quality Management System. Gain and apply a unique view of Viasat's processes working cross functionally. Conducts internal production/process and manufacturing quality audits and risk assessments. Prepares audit plans and understands the specific issues to be evaluated. Executes internal audits within established manufacturing and production controls to ensure compliance with in-house and external specifications and standards (e.g., AS9100, GMP, ISO, Six Sigma). Develops formal written reports to communicate audit results to management and regulatory compliance agencies, if applicable, and makes recommendations as appropriate. May facilitate work of external auditors during on-site visits. Identifies gaps and provides expertise in business requirements for management system and scales new and current systems, processes and procedures in a cost-effective manner. Lead cross-functional linked teams to address business or process, or systemic issues.

As a Quality Management Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for tactical, strategic, and day-to-day quality management system needs including systemic improvements across sites.

• Provide mentorship to business and functional process owners on the Quality Management System.
• Be accountable for the planning and execution of quality management system processes
• Audit planning, setup and execution of internal and external AS9100 audits
• Team with site and corporate stakeholders to drive process improvement activities
• Manage ISO9001/AS9100 adherence audits, reviewing findings, reviewing Viasat procedures, and communicating status reports to upper management
• Respond to Customer Survey requests

• 8+ years experience in quality, operations, and/or engineering in a development and manufacturing environment
• 3+ years auditing
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Excellent knowledge of AS9100, AS9102B, 9001 QMS or maintenance
• Ability to read procedures and process guidelines, record and interpret data
• PLM tool knowledge, (such as Agile), as well as ERP systems, (such as Oracle)
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools, Failure Modes Effects Analysis, (FMEA), 8D, 5 Why, etc.) and other failure analysis quality tools
• Must have ambition, (the aim to learn and achieve personal advancement)
• Must display autonomy, (ability to work independently with minimal direction)
• Demonstrate technical proficiency, (ability to comprehend sophisticated technical topics and niche information)
• Ability to communicate and influence different stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Up to 20% travel (domestic and international)
• Located within a 50-mile radius of Duluth, GA.
• US Citizenship required

• Hands-on manufacturing background in electro-mechanical assemblies
• Lead AS9001D auditor trained

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.