Senior Quality Engineer - High-Rel Optics & Precision

CACI; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Danbury, CT. You will develop and execute quality plans, lead QA improvements across manufacturing, test, and supplier areas, and interface with DCMA and customers. The role demands AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance, strong metrology skills, and the ability to travel as required.

You will ensure traceability and support environmental, vibration, and thermal testing, while chairing MRB discussions and driving non-conformance resolution. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, physics or optical sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance Engineering.
• Knowledge of GD&T and AS9100/ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience with optical, mechanical and electrical products in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with metrology equipment and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Quality Assurance plans and approve drawings and specs.
• Lead QA requirements, flow-downs, supplier and program support.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and contractual requirements.
• Monitor processes, perform root cause analysis, and drive improvements.
• Generate QA documentation and manage MRB functions.

Skills

Quality Assurance

5+ years experience

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS in engineering/physics/optical sciences

Tools

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

AS9100 & ISO 9001

metrology equipment

Windchill

Teamcenter

ERP systems

CMM, autocollimators, interferometers

Job description

CACI is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Danbury, CT. You will develop and execute quality plans, lead QA improvements across manufacturing, test, and supplier areas, and interface with DCMA and customers. The role demands AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance, strong metrology skills, and the ability to travel as required.

You will ensure traceability and support environmental, vibration, and thermal testing, while chairing MRB discussions and driving non-conformance resolution. U.S.