Optical Manufacturing Engineer

CACI•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will join our team working closely with seasoned engineers and mentors who will provide guidance for implementing leading-edge technologies. Under this guidance, provide vision, leadership, and direction in developing CACI strategic initiatives to address emerging photonics needs. Foster an entrepreneurial culture by leading and developing a team grounded in strong work ethic, dedication, and intellectual curiosity. Lead and support equipment and facilities expansion. Implement process-capability monitoring and improvement, including use of statistical process control. Provide direction in problem solving, product or process characterization, process-efficiency improvements, and continuous-improvement activities. Drive optimization of products for improved manufacturability, cycle time, and cost reductions. Work with design teams to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is incorporated into future products and supports successful manufacturing readiness review. Work with engineering to negotiate product specifications and print acceptance criteria. Travel to other CACI locations or customer sites as necessary (<10% travel). Perform other duties as required. Solve production issues with optics and mechanical assemblies. Possess strong optical and mechanical background.

Requirements

Proven experience leading a team of highly skilled manufacturing and test engineers
Ability to guide team members through solving manufacturing and test-engineering issues
Proven ability to influence design-for-manufacturing changes
Understanding of high-volume electro-optical manufacturing and test concepts
Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive projects to completion
Strong oral and written presentation skills
Ability to lead as well as work independently in a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Four-year engineering degree (BS) from an accredited college
Ability to work in the office full-time

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of complex photonics manufacturing
Knowledge of production test set-ups and software-development techniques
Familiarity with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), risk management, and change-management processes
Hands-on experience with photonics manufacturing/test equipment and tooling design

Responsibilities

Implement process-capability monitoring and improvement, including use of statistical process control
Provide direction in problem solving, product or process characterization, process-efficiency improvements, and continuous-improvement activities
Drive optimization of products for improved manufacturability, cycle time, and cost reductions
Work with design teams to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is incorporated into future products and supports successful manufacturing readiness review
Work with engineering to negotiate product specifications and print acceptance criteria
Solve production issues with optics and mechanical assemblies