Senior Quality Engineer

CACI International Inc; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 78,700 - 165,200; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Quality Engineer at CAC I International Inc in Danbury, CT reports to the Quality Engineering Manager and leads the quality program plan to ensure products meet customer requirements and government standards.

Responsibilities include developing QA plans, managing contractual flow-downs across manufacturing, procurement, and testing, and ensuring compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001. Travel as needed to support suppliers and audits.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, physics or optical sciences.
• Ability to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance Engineering.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Experience with AS9100 & ISO 9001 and related standards.
• Experience supporting optical, mechanical and electrical products in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of metrology tools (e.g., CMM, autocollimators, interferometers).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter) and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Program Plan and lead quality improvement activities.
• Provide QA support to customers, suppliers and partners; ensure compliance with requirements.
• Lead QA requirements including contractual flow-downs across manufacturing, procurement, test and returns.
• Ensure compliance to AS9100/ISO 9001 and industry standards; monitor contractual compliance.
• Serve as primary customer interface for source inspections and audits; interface with DCMA and customer reps.
• Monitor fabrication, assembly, and integration processes; apply SPC to improve performance.
• Review test data and drive root cause analysis for non-conformances.
• Facilitate MRB functions and disposition of non-conformances.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Risk Assessment

Statistical Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Physics or Optical Sciences

Tools

Windchill

Teamcenter

CMM

Autocollimators

Interferometers

Measure Scope

SAP

Job description

Supplier & Material Quality

The Opportunity

This position reports directly to the Quality Engineering Manager. The Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible to develop and execute the Program Plan and lead quality improvement activities in targeted areas of the organization in support of the business plan. Provide quality assurance support to internal and external customers, suppliers and partners. This position also executes the Quality Assurance strategy of the organization to ensure continuous production of products consistent with customer requirements, government regulations and established industry standards.

The Senior Quality Engineers are responsible for quality assurance support to customers, suppliers, partners and targeted departments of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Quality Planning & Compliance
• Develop and Implement Quality Assurance plans, review and approval of all drawings, specifications, and manufacturing operation documents to understand and translate engineering and system-level functional requirements into inspection requirements for inspectors
• Lead and manage Quality Assurance requirements – including all contractual flow-downs on contractual products in support of manufacturing, procurement, test, and customer returns areas
• Ensure compliance to industry standards (e.g. AS9100)
• Monitor compliance to contractual requirements and documented procedures and assure compliance of deliverable end items. Report regularly on progress and recommend recovery/mitigation plans to both Quality and Program management
• Participate in all aspects of product development (project reviews, design verification, and risk assessments) and be the primary customer interface with respect to managing all required source inspections and audits. Serves as primary interface with DCMA and customer quality representatives

• Manufacturing & Assembly Support
• Monitor and audit fabrication, assembly, and integration processes to verify adherence to specifications and cleanliness standards
• Apply SPC as necessary to analyze product & process performance to recommend and implement improvements in targeted areas of the organization. Continuously evaluate program process capability, control plans, analysis of out-of-control conditions and audits with the objective of improving process performance and capability
• Test and Validation Oversight
• Support environmental, vibration, and thermal vacuum testing to ensure system integrity
• Review test data and drive root cause analysis on anomalies or non-conformances

• Supplier & Material Quality
• Evaluate and qualify suppliers of optical, structural, and electronic components
• Must be able and willing to travel as required
• Perform incoming inspection and quality control of high-precision components (e.g., optics, coatings, hardware)

• Documentation & Reporting
• Generate quality documentation including inspection reports, nonconformance reports, first article inspection reports, and final acceptance documentation
• Maintain traceability from raw material to final assembly, in line with configuration management and flight certification requirements
• Facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) functions and disposition of all non-conformances as the chair of the MRB team, including dimensional, performance, cosmetic, and workmanship issues

Qualifications

Required:

• BS in engineering, physics or optical sciences
• Ability to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance Engineering
• Working knowledge & experience:
• with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• in AS 9100 & ISO 9001 in addition to other industry-specific standards and regulations
• supporting optical, mechanical and electrical products in a manufacturing environment
• utilizing metrology equipment (i.e., CMM, autocollimators, interferometers, measure scopes)
• preparing Inspection and Manufacturing Operation instructions
• Cost of Quality and specifically the Cost of Non-Conformance; has used Cost of Quality metrics and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and waste reduction
• with configuration management tools (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter) and ERP systems

• Analytical problem-solving skills - understands problem solving methods (i.e., 8D, root cause analysis, Fishbone, Sologic, 5 Why) and the associated statistical tools used to analyze problems; can solve problems of typical scope and complexity
• Excellent team player, interacts well with other technical departments (Receiving Inspection, Manufacturing Engineering and Design Engineering)

Desired

• Prior experience in a high-reliability environment with Electro/Mechanical/Optical equipment
• MS Office proficiency, SAP experience, and statistical analysis software packages
• ASQ Certification (CQE)
• Six sigma experience or LEAN, knowledge of Lean Product Development (LPD) and Continuous Improvement (CI)

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

$78,700 - $165,200

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.