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About us

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.

What you'll do

The Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement team is a data driven group of passionate LEAN Six Sigma Black Belts that work to target some of Operations greatest challenges. Candidates will deploy the continuous improvement methodologies (A3, 8D, DMAIC, etc) to lead operations into the next age of operational excellence through targeted projects.

 

Working on the Continuous Improvement team, you will impact internal and external customers. Whether it is reducing the cost of goods sold or improving on time delivery, the implication of an Continuous Improvement project can enable long term success of a business area or simply makes coworkers day-day role easier.  

 

This individual will work closely with team members from the Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Data Science and other Ops functions on highly cross functional processes.

The day-to-day

• Leading Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events
• Designing and implementing visual management and 5S
• Creating Discrete Event Simulations to assess value stream capacity and provide program insight into primary drivers for potential improvement

 

What you'll need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering or a related field
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Fundamental statistics knowledge
• Experience applying the DMAIC or other problem solving method
• Self starter, inquisitive and eager to learn
• LEAN and Six Sigma certification preferred

 

What will help you on the job

• Individuals who succeed in this role are one who show significant adaptability and integrity in their work 
• This team works highly effectively due to a mutual respect for individual skillsets while learning from each other's ingenuity 
• Moving into the future, the Operational Excellence and IE team is a part of the Program Management Office to partner with the Product Introduction and Program Managers to facilitate improvements to Operations largest challenges

 

Salary range

$19 - $70 / hourly
 


At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/Benefits.
EEO statement

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.