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

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.

• 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
• Some Travel may be expected for this position (up to 25%)

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• Direct applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 7+ 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
• Experience with aerospace and defense Prime Contractors and space flight programs
• Operational knowledge of AS9100 QMS
• In-depth system level failure investigation and resolution experience
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CSQP) or similar professional certifications
• Excellent work habits (proactive, responsible, organized, self-motivated, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

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…