Senior Quality Engineer at AVIAT US INC – Austin, Texas

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At Aviat Networks, we take great pride in hiring a workforce that is committed to supporting and strengthening our values and attributes. If you are a results-oriented, customer centric and innovative thinker who also takes pride in personal and professional integrity, Aviat Networks is the ideal next step in your career. We are looking for people who love to solve problems, enjoy change, and know how to have fun so come and join a dynamic team that strives to bring communications to the world.

Aviat Networks is the world’s largest independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. We are recognized worldwide for cutting-edge 5G, backhaul, networking solutions and services. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Aviat Networks to build, expand, and upgrade their voice, data, and video solutions.

About the Role: The Sr. Quality Engineer will drive quality and compliance initiatives across Aviat’s global business operations and have a successful and measurable impact on customer satisfaction, quality, costs and productivity. The Sr. Quality Engineer will be actively engaged in all critical processes, forward-looking in his/her thinking, and possess the technical knowledge of quality, project management, training and organizational skills to mobilize the various functions within the Company to achieve Quality and Compliance goals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and improve quality assurance processes and systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Oversee product inspections, testing procedures, and audits to ensure compliance.
• Manage and maintain all global ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 27001, 45001)
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Lead risk assessments and failure mode analysis to mitigate potential defects.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Mentor other Aviat employees and contribute to a culture of quality excellence.
• Utilize statistical methods and data analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Report on quality metrics, including MTBF and recommend enhancements for processes and products.
• Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and make data-driven decisions
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or product development.
• Expertise in quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, and ISO standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in quality tools, statistical analysis, and reporting software.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Certification in CQE, Six Sigma, or related quality management programs is a plus.
• Knowledge in lean principles/methodologies preferred
• Demonstrated ability to be organized, flexible and easily adapt in a changing and fast-paced working environment
• Ability to develop, foster and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people within the organization
• Proven ability to work well in high pressure situations in order to meet deadlines and take accountability for delivering on commitments
• Advanced ability to make fact-based decisions with a sense of calculated risk-taking
• Approaches problems strategically to provide alternate course of action and offer recommendations for problem resolution
• Data-driven, with demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems with strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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