Engineering Project Manager

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:

VIAVI Solutions is looking to add an Engineering Project Manager to the team in Santa Rosa, CA.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage Military, Government and Commercial Aerospace projects ranging from prototype to high-volume production, including both product or process development.
• Transition of products or process from R&D to manufacturing (NPI)
• These programs involve working closely with R&D, Manufacturing and Sales/Marketing teams to meet schedule, cost, product performance and reliability commitments.
• Customers will be US or international.
• Project scope may include optical coating design, substrate preparation and handling, PVD coating processes and equipment, post-coating metrology, lithographic patterning, optical assembly, and other processes.
  
  

The Program Manager will:

• Utilize best-practice project management tools to drive project performance and reporting. Tools may include Design Reviews, Project Reviews, integrated program plans and schedules, PFMEA/DFMEA, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals including technical definition, schedule estimation and resource planning.
• Play lead role in customer communications and the resolution of engineering and project management issues.
  
  

Job Description:

• Proactively manage program risk through risk identification and mitigation processes
• Set and track goals for project team.
• Support Sales/Marketing team in business development activities including customer meetings, quote/proposal development, trade show support, etc.
• Assist in selection and management of external manufacturing partners.
• Some travel required (~10%).
  
  

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Job Requirements:

• B.S, M.S. or Ph.D. in Physical Science or Engineering.
• Knowledge of optical systems and components
• PMP certification strongly desired
• Optical thin film coating design, manufacturing, or characterization experience desired.
• Technical program/project management experience in manufacturing environments. (Minimum 5+ years)
• Program/Project management experience in development of new products and processes, including use of NPI Staged gate or similar systems (Minimum 5+ years)
• Experience managing a team of technical professionals.
• Analytical thinker; detail oriented; problem solver
• Experience with quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interaction skills
• Proficient with computers: strong proficiency with MS Excel and Office and Microsoft Project.
• Eligibility to obtain U.S. DoD Security Clearance [current, active U.S. DoD Security Clearance preferred]
  
  

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

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

Job Posting Pay Range:

119,140

to

221,260

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.