Lead Opto-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

CACI

Danbury (CT)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 218,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CACI's Danbury operations seeks a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead to guide an opto-mechanical manufacturing group and partner with IPTs to deliver high-value, low-volume production programs for national security systems.

You will supervise a medium-sized team and balance technical leadership with people management. This role emphasizes hands-on input, mentoring, and cross-functional coordination with Optical Fabrication, Coating, and Assembly teams while reporting to the Manufacturing

Qualifications

Engineering degree and substantial industry experience required.
10+ years full-time experience in engineering roles.
Aerospace/Defense background with low-volume, high-value production preferred.
Experience with opto-mechanical integration and alignment practices.
Experience writing work orders and procedures for fabrication/assembly.
Ability to present ideas to Product/Program or Functional Leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a medium-sized team of Engineers.
Provide technical input on IPTs including tooling/fixture design and shop floor support.
Develop cost and schedule ROMs for new proposals with the business development team.
Coordinate with Optical Fabrication, Coating, and Assembly leads on schedules and resources.
Report to Manufacturing Engineering Department Manager; balance 80% technical work with 20% supervision.