Quality Program Manager

CACI

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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