Manufacturing Technology Engineer

Viasat; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking an experienced Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineer in Duluth, GA to drive design for manufacturability and production readiness. You will lead tooling, fixtures, and DFA studies while collaborating across engineering, operations, quality, and procurement to optimize processes.

The role requires hands-on CNC programming, GD&T interpretation, and strong SolidWorks skills. Office attendance is required three days per week in Duluth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of demonstrated ability in manufacturing/design engineering, including fixturing, metallurgy, heat treatment, and finishing.
• Hands-on CNC machining experience, including CNC programming and process optimization.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (CSWP preferred).
• Proficient in drafting standards and GD&T interpretation/application.
• Experience with fabrication, inspection methods, and assembly integration in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and drawing review with emphasis on manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
• Lead manufacturability and DFA studies.
• Develop and optimize tooling, fixtures, and work-holding for production.
• Program and support CNC machining operations (process development, setup strategy, cycle optimization).
• Serve as vendor interface to resolve inefficiencies, quality non-conformance, and delivery risks.

Skills

CNC machining

SolidWorks

GD&T

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CNC programming

Metrology tools

Job description

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

In this role, you will be a key member of a high-performing team of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineers, driving operational excellence from concept through production! Employing your experience in tooling and fixture design, CNC machining and programming, precision fabrication, inspection, and integration, you will assess design feasibility and provide actionable input on design, manufacturability, and assembly readiness.

You will collaborate multi-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, procurement, and suppliers to optimize designs for GD&T, material selection, manufacturing processes, fixturing, inspection, handling, and assembly flow. You will also lead feasibility studies, support vendor selection and qualification, and partner with internal teams to implement supplier and production improvements.

The day-to-day

• Design and drawing review with emphasis on manufacturability and assembly efficiency
• Lead manufacturability andDesign for Assembly (DFA)studies
• Develop and optimize tooling, fixtures, and work-holding for production
• Program and support CNC machining operations (process development, setup strategy, cycle optimization)
• Serve as vendor interface to resolve inefficiencies, quality non-conformance, and delivery risks
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Support process validation, first-article inspections, and production integration
• Coordinate with procurement to identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers
• Partner with engineering to implement vendor recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Chip in to antenna and related electromechanical hardware development for manufacturability and assembly

What you'll need

• 2+ years of demonstrated ability in manufacturing/design engineering, including fixturing, metallurgy, heat treatment, and finishing
• Hands-on CNC machining experience, including CNC programming and process optimization
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (CSWP preferred)
• Proficient in drafting standards and GD&T interpretation/application
• Experience with fabrication, inspection methods, and assembly integration in a production environment
• Must be able to work out of the Duluth, GA office and come into the office 3 days a week
• U.S. government position:U.S. citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain a United States Secret Clearance

What will help you on the job

• Experience designing high-dynamic antenna positioners/tracking systems
• Manufacturing experience with microwave components
• Design/manufacturing experience in welding, EDM, brazing, and sheet metal
• Degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing Engineering

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Salary range

$95,000.00 - $149,500.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $117,500.00- $176,500.00/ annually

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 https://careers.viasat.com/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.