Quality Program Manager
CACI International IncAbout the role
The Opportunity:
Join CACI as a Program Quality Manager (PQM) supporting Ops East, 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 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 cleanrooms
- 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 QMS
- In-depth system level failure investigation and resolution experience
- ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CSQP) or similar professional certifications
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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 yo
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