Quality Assurance Manager

CACI International Inc; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the EO/IR Business Unit’s quality program. The role focuses on ensuring mission‑critical electro‑optical systems meet stringent quality standards in a complex aerospace and defense setting.

You will drive QA strategy, oversee audits, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to improve processes and metrics while advancing ISO9001 and AS9100 readiness. Up to 25% travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of Quality Management/Engineering experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience in design, production, product evaluation and reliability, inspection/test, and/or contract review as they apply to product or process quality.
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action tools (Ishikawa, FMEA, FMECA, 5Why, etc).
• Excellent written and oral communication with strong interpersonal, problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to travel to customers or other CACI sites up to 25% as needed.
• Must Be A US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality staff and mentor quality engineers, analysts, inspectors, and operators.
• Develop strategy to transition from engineering prototype to full-rate production.
• Provide QA support to orders, design, supply chain, production and post-delivery processes.
• Define QA/inspection criteria for product lines and assemblies.
• Oversee inspection reports and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Align and optimize QA processes across multiple sites for efficiency.
• Lead defects/scrap/rework reduction initiatives with design, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Develop and manage Quality KPIs/metrics for each site.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO9001/AS9100

Root cause analysis

Documentation & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity

Join CACI as a Quality Assurance Manager (QM) supporting our EO/IR Business Unit, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and mission assurance of cutting‑edge electro‑optical systems. This position offers the chance to work with complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality staff, providing leadership and direction to quality engineers, analysts, inspectors, administrating an operator inspector program.
• Lead the team’s professional development, mentor staff, and strive to improve skillsets.
• Develop strategy for the future quality needs of the company to transition from engineering prototype to full-rate production.
• Provide quality assurance support and inputs to the order acquisition, product design, supply chain, production and post delivery processes.
• Work with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain leads to define applicable quality assurance and inspection processes and criteria for the various product lines assemblies.
• Oversee the inspection process, review and approve inspection reports, assuring products are in compliance with engineering and customer requirements.
• Align and optimize processes across multiple sites to drive efficiency and improve fidelity of QA operations.
• Drive and collaborate with design engineering, supply chain and manufacturing on defect/scrap/rework reduction initiatives.
• Support the business to develop, manage, and evolve Quality KPIs/metrics for each site.
• Implement, manage, maintain and continuously improve the quality management system of ISO9001 and transition to AS9100 certification.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Develop, manage, report and improve process performance via KPI’s, metrics and and QMS management review.
• Act as liaison with internal and external parties on matters relating to the quality system and product quality.
• Manage the non-conforming material report, corrective action, and supplier corrective action process, ensuring the timely resolution of issues.
• Lead the development and maintenance of a quality system training program.
• Oversee and manage metrology technical issues including calibration, gauge R&R, and production capability studies, etc.
• Evaluate and implement new inspection technology/ equipment as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of Quality Management and/or Quality Engineering experience or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality systems.
• Knowledge in the areas of design, production, product evaluation and reliability, inspection/test, and/or contract review as they apply to product or process quality.
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, FMECA, 5Why, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong interpersonal, problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to travel to customers or other CACI sites up to a maximum of 25% as needed.
• Must Be A US Citizen.

Desired

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality (CMQ/OE), Six Sigma Blackbelt, or similar certification
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully leading teams and successfully collaborating across organizational boundaries

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$90,800 - $199,700

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.