Sustaining Engineer

viavisolutions; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions in California is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to manage Bills of Materials, analyze designs for manufacturability, and collaborate with manufacturing to resolve issues.

You will drive quality improvements, apply techniques like FMEA and 8D, and document changes while supporting field returns and customer feedback. This role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork and ongoing cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sustaining Engineering or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) management.
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturability principles and their application in product design and production.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing operations and various manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in quality analysis and the application of various quality techniques (e.g., FMEA, 8D, SPC).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to root cause analysis.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update Bills of Materials to reflect design changes and manufacturing optimizations.
• Analyze product designs and manufacturing processes to ensure manufacturability and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with manufacturing operations to troubleshoot production issues, implement corrective actions, and improve overall line efficiency.
• Apply various quality techniques and perform quality analysis to identify root causes of product failures and implement robust solutions.
• Support existing products by addressing field returns, customer complaints, and internal quality escapes through effective sustaining engineering practices.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on new product designs to ensure they meet manufacturing and quality standards.
• Document engineering changes, manufacturing procedures, and quality specifications thoroughly.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, cost reduction, and process optimization.

Skills

BOM management

Sustaining Eng

Quality analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Manufacturing know-how

Job description

Summary:

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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and update Bills of Materials (BOM) to reflect design changes, component obsolescence, and manufacturing optimizations.


• Analyze product designs and manufacturing processes to ensure manufacturability and identify areas for improvement.


• Collaborate with manufacturing operations to troubleshoot production issues, implement corrective actions, and improve overall line efficiency.


• Apply various quality techniques and perform quality analysis to identify root causes of product failures and implement robust solutions.


• Support existing products by addressing field returns, customer complaints, and internal quality escapes through effective sustaining engineering practices.


• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on new product designs to ensure they meet manufacturing and quality standards.


• Document engineering changes, manufacturing procedures, and quality specifications thoroughly.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, cost reduction, and process optimization.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Sustaining Engineering or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.


• Strong understanding and practical experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) management.


• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturability principles and their application in product design and production.


• Solid knowledge of manufacturing operations and various manufacturing processes.


• Proficiency in quality analysis and the application of various quality techniques (e.g., FMEA, 8D, SPC).


• Excellent problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to root cause analysis.


• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Job Posting Pay Range:

88,900 to 165,100 Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off , health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.