Program Quality Manager

Job Title:

Program Quality 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 10%
Type of Travel:
Continental US*
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* The Opportunity:

Join CACI as a Program Quality Manager (PQM) supporting our Optical and Photonics Systems (OPS) Business Unit, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and mission assurance of cutting-edge space and airborne laser electro-optical communication systems. This position offers the chance to work with complex electronic, mechanical, and optical systems in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment.

Responsibilities:

Function as the primary customer interface representing mission assurance on assigned programs Perform assembly risk analysis on engineering build documentation of space and airborne laser electro-optical communication systems

Review and inspect hardware and documentation for compliance, foreign object debris (FOD), workmanship, and improvement opportunities

Engage with assembly technicians for process compliance verification and improvement

Chair the Failure Review Boards to facilitate proper dispositions and Root Cause Analysis Create, compile, and maintain End Items Data Packages for program hardware

Establish a rapport with process owners and develop a working knowledge of the end-to-end product realization details

Perform program production and hardware configuration audits

Represent Quality & Mission Assurance at various program reviews and review boards

Support programs by interpreting and ensuring compliance to customer quality and MA requirements in program plans, specifications, and product drawings.

Support customer audits, meetings, and milestone reviews representing program quality

Coordinate, present, and champion quality plans, corrective actions, and recovery activities

Monitor program supplier performance and issue corrective actions as appropriate

Present program quality issues to management and customers for resolution

Interface with site quality leadership to elevate system issues

Assist with creation of inspection criteria and implementation of an operator self-inspection program

Identifying and implementing process improvements to meet program-specific and corporate goals

Write quality process documents, work instructions, and inspection guides as needed

Create and conduct training on quality assurance topics as appropriate

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Direct applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree7+ years of experience in electronic, optoelectronic, and/or opto-mechanical manufacturing highly desirable

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities

Proactive, responsible, organized, and self-motivated work ethic

Ability to work in various environments including manufacturing labs, offices, and clean rooms

Capability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods

Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs Desired:

Experience with aerospace and defense Prime Contractors and space flight programs

Operational knowledge of AS9100 QMSIn-depth system level failure investigation and resolution experienceASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CSQP) or similar professional certifications-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 -…