Product / Manufacturing Engineering

Job Title: New Product Manufacturing Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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Join CACI's innovative Optical and Photonic Solutions (OPS) team as a New Product Manufacturing Engineer. OPS is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge custom photonic hardware tailored for US Government applications. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in leading production teams to establish a robust production environment, build first-time prototypes, and sustain and grow the environment to support low-rate initial production.

Lead the transition of products from design to prototyping and low-volume manufacturing.

Develop and lead production planning, providing accurate labor, cost, and schedule estimates to support programs and proposals.

Identify, set up, and qualify production workstations.

Author detailed work instructions to describe and control build, assembly, and testing processes.

Define requirements and procure custom fixtures necessary for photonic subsystem assemblies.

Resolve roadblocks and ensure compliance with the quality system.

Monitor cost and schedule performance, assigning tasks and ensuring continuous progress.

Consult with engineering leads to address non-compliances and out-of-family data sets.

Report to the program manager and interact with other small program teams to coordinate activities across build, unit test, design engineering, supply chain, material handling, and quality assurance.

Ensure compliance with OPS' quality system and support on-site customer audits.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and mentor lower-level professionals.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a manufacturing engineer or in a related role.

Proficiency in using optical and electrical measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and optical metrology equipment. Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data from these instruments.

Proficient use of mechanical computer-aided design software (SolidWorks preferred).

Proficient use of lab automation software.

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.

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.

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.