Senior Quality Engineer — Danbury, CT, US

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer 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 25% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * The Opportunity Are you passionate about building world-class products and driving quality excellence? As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping product quality from concept through delivery. Reporting to the Quality Engineering Manager, you will partner with cross-functional teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure every product meets the highest standards for performance, reliability, and compliance. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by leading quality initiatives, solving complex challenges, and driving continuous improvement across a highly technical manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Quality Planning & Compliance • Develop and implement comprehensive Quality Assurance plans to support program objectives and product requirements • Review and approve drawings, specifications, and manufacturing operation documentation to translate engineering and system-level functional requirements into effective inspection criteria • Lead and manage Quality Assurance requirements, including contractual flow-down obligations, for products supporting manufacturing, procurement, testing, and customer return activities • Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, including AS9100 and other relevant quality management system requirements • Monitor adherence to contractual requirements, documented procedures, and quality standards • Identify risks and recommend recovery or mitigation plans as needed • Participate throughout the product development lifecycle, including project reviews, design verification activities, and risk assessments • Serve as the primary customer quality interface, coordinating required source inspections and audits while maintaining strong partnerships with customer representatives and DCMA personnel Manufacturing & Assembly Support • Monitor and audit fabrication, assembly, and integration processes to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, workmanship standards, and cleanliness requirements • Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies to assess product and process performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive corrective actions • Evaluate process capability, control plans, out-of-control conditions, audit findings, and process data to improve operational performance, efficiency, and product quality across targeted areas of the organization Test & Validation Oversight • Support environmental, vibration, and thermal vacuum testing activities to verify product performance and system integrity • Review test results and lead root cause investigations for anomalies, failures, and non-conformances to ensure effective corrective and preventive actions Supplier & Material Quality • Evaluate, qualify, and support suppliers providing optical, structural, electronic, and other high-precision components • Travel as required to support supplier evaluations, audits, and quality initiatives • Perform incoming inspections and quality verification activities for critical components, including optics, coatings, hardware, and related assemblies Documentation & Reporting • Generate and maintain quality documentation, including inspection reports, nonconformance reports, first article inspection reports (FAIRs), and final acceptance documentation • Maintain complete product traceability from raw material through final assembly in accordance with configuration management and certification requirements • Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities and serve as Chair of the MRB team, overseeing the evaluation and disposition of non-conformances related to dimensional, performance, cosmetic, workmanship, and other quality issues Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or a related technical discipline • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance • Minimum of 5 years of Quality Assurance Engineering experience Working Knowledge and Experience • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) • AS9100, ISO9001, and other applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements • Supporting optical, mechanical, and electrical products in a manufacturing environment • Utilizing precision metrology equipment, including CMMs, autocollimators, interferometers, and measurement scopes • Preparing inspection instructions and manufacturing operation documentation • Cost of Quality (COQ) principles, including Cost of Non-Conformance, and leveraging quality metrics and trends to identify process improvement and waste reduction opportunities • Configuration management systems such as Windchill, Teamcenter, and ERP platforms • Structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, Sologic, and 5 Whys, as well as the statistical tools used to analyze and resolve quality issues Preferred • Experience in a high-reliability environment supporting electro-mechanical and optical products • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SAP, and statistical analysis software packages • American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification • Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Product Development (LPD), and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies - 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: $78,700 - $165,200 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.