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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.\nDuties & Responsibilities:\nVIAVI Solutions is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions. The Advanced Quality Technician bridges traditional quality control (such as manufacturing defect tracking or process KPIs) with modern data analytics, utilizing tools like Python, SQL, and machine learning to predict issues and automate data reliability\nThey perform inspections, coordinate testing activities, document quality observations, and assist in identifying and resolving quality issues. This position serves as a technical resource to project teams while promoting a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.\nResponsibilities\nInvestigate, document, and contain nonconforming products.Review product history to determine the best course of action in nonconformance resolution and unit disposition\n Review product test records (acceptance criteria and test graphs) in company developed databases\nWork with Engineering & R&D teams to discuss any concerning or unexplainable observations\nWork with rework / repair technicians to get product adequately reworked\nPerform mass- nonconformances and aide in product quarantining and release\nUnderstand product routers and test sequences so as to allow for efficient rerouting of NC units\n\nProcess NCRs generated by production and distribute documentation as required.\nHelp direct improvements from data review that affect overall test and/or manufacturing operations\nServe as an aide for all personnel regarding NC (Nonconformance) flow and action in ERP\nMaintain accurate inspection reports, quality logs, punch lists, testing records, and project documentation.\nTrack quality issues through resolution and verify corrective actions have been completed.\nAssist in maintaining project quality records in accordance with company and contractual requirements.\nPrepare quality reports for project leadership as requested.\nMeasure and inspect work-in-process and finished products to ensure compliance with customer specifications\nPre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:\nQualifications\n1-5+ years of progressive experience in a quality function in the Aerospace/Defense Industry.\nReliability engineering background with experience in developing reliability tests, analyzing and reporting reliability statistics; 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