Quality Assurance Manager
Company: CACI
Location: Orlando
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Quality Assurance 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 50% Type of Travel: Local * * * The Opportunity:
Join CACI as a Quality Assurance Manager (QM) 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. Responsibilities: Lead the
quality staff, providing leadership and direction to quality
engineers, analysts, inspectors, administrating an operator
inspector program. Lead the Quality Assurance Team’s professional
development, mentor staff, and strive to improve skillsets. Support
Quality Program Managers in customer meetings and other internal
CACI companies as needed to address product quality, quality
system, and audit issues. Oversee the inspection process, review
and approve inspection reports, assuring products are in compliance
with engineering and customer requirements. Work with
manufacturing, engineering, and program quality leads to define
appliable inspection criteria for the various product lines
assemblies, establishing a robust in-process inspection program.
Align and optimize processes across multiple sites to drive
efficiency and improve fidelity of QA operations. Develop strategy
for the future quality needs of the company to transition from
engineering prototype to rate production. Responsible for
continuous improvement of the QMS processes. Drive and collaborate
with Operations on defect/scrap/rework reduction initiatives.
Support the Mission Assurance Manager to develop, manage, and
evolve Quality KPIs/metrics for each site. Implement, manage, and
maintain the quality management system of ISO9001 and transition to
AS9100 certification. Coordinate internal and external audits,
implement corrective actions as necessary. Report on the
performance of the quality system for management review. Act as
liaison with internal and external parties on matters relating to
the quality system and product quality. Manage the non-conforming
material report, corrective action, and supplier corrective action
process, ensuring the timely resolution of issues. Lead the
development and maintenance of a quality system training program.
Champion Continuous Improvement initiatives as they support the
vision and goals of the business. Oversee and manage metrology
technical issues including calibration, gauge R&R, and
production capability studies, etc. Create and update work
instruction & procedures as needed. Evaluate and implement new
inspection technology/ equipment as appropriate. Other duties as
assigned. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum
of 7 years of Quality Management and/or Quality Engineering
experience or equivalent combination of education, skills, and
experience. Knowledge of and experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality
systems. Knowledge in the areas of design, production, product
evaluation and reliability, inspection/test, and/or contract review
as they apply to product or process quality. Knowledge of Root
Cause and Corrective Action tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, FMECA,
5Why, etc. Excellent written and oral communication skills as well
as strong interpersonal, problem solving and time management
skills. Proficient in MS Word, Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel to customers or other CACI sites up to a maximum
of 50% as needed. Ability to work under pressure and to tight
deadlines with a demonstrated commitment to customer mission and
program success. Must Be A US Citizen. Obtaining government
security clearance may be required in the future Desired: Certified
Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality (CMQ/OE), Six
Sigma Blackbelt, or similar certification Prior experience as a
quality engineer supporting product design and production. Prior
experience in an organization that provides hardware products for
use in space systems. Demonstrated ability to work successfully
leading teams and successfully collaborating across organizational
boundaries - 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 your career and in our
legacy. Pay Range : 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. We offer competitive compensation,
benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and
competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and
protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive
comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial,
retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off
benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $78,000 -
$163,800 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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