Product Manufacturing Engineer

Position: New Product Manufacturing Engineer
Job Title:

New Product Manufacturing Engineer

Job Category:
Engineering

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
None

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:
Local

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* The Opportunity:

Join CACI's innovative Optical and Photonic Solutions (OPS) team as a New Product Manufacturing Engineer. OPS is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge custom photonic hardware tailored for US Government applications. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in leading production teams to establish a robust production environment, build first-time prototypes, and sustain and grow the environment to support low-rate initial production.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Product Transition Leadership:

+ Lead the transition of products from design to prototyping and low-volume manufacturing.

+ Develop and lead production planning, providing accurate labor, cost, and schedule estimates to support programs and proposals.

+ Identify, set up, and qualify production workstations.

+ Author detailed work instructions to describe and control build, assembly, and testing processes.

+ Define requirements and procure custom fixtures necessary for photonic subsystem assemblies.

+ Team Oversight:

+ Oversee the day-to-day activities of a team comprising laboratory technicians and junior photonic engineers in constructing high-power photonic sources.

+ Resolve roadblocks and ensure compliance with the quality system.

+ Monitor cost and schedule performance, assigning tasks and ensuring continuous progress.

+ Consult with engineering leads to address non-compliances and out-of-family data sets.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration:

+ Report to the program manager and interact with other small program teams to coordinate activities across build, unit test, design engineering, supply chain, material handling, and quality assurance.

+ Ensure compliance with OPS' quality system and support on-site customer audits.

Qualifications:

Required:

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and mentor lower-level professionals.

+ Must be a US person.

+ BA/BS degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.

+ Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a manufacturing engineer or in a related role.

Desired:

+ Knowledge of optical fiber splicing and photonic system fabrication.

+ Proficiency in using lightwave measurement equipment, including power detectors, optical spectrum analyzers, polarization-extinction ratio meters, polarimeters, and optical time domain reflectometers. Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data from these instruments.

+ Advanced proficiency in Infor LN.

+ Proficient use of mechanical computer-aided design software (Solid Works preferred).

+ Proficient use of lab automation software.

+ Skilled use of 3D printers, machine shop tools, and laser cutters.

- ** 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:

$86,600 - $181,800

_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._