Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

Our CACI office in Florham Park, NJ has an immediate need for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager, under limited direction, will manage the manufacturing and test engineers who are responsible to develop and maintain production processes for space qualified laser-based electro-optical product lines.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Provide vision, leadership and direction in the development of CACI strategic initiatives to address the emerging need for Photonics Solutions
• Foster an entrepreneurial culture by leading and developing a team grounded in strong work ethic, dedication, and passion for intellectual curiosity
• Production engineering staff leadership and oversight, to include selection, performance management, career development, and workload management
• Provide leadership and direction as an active member of the manufacturing senior staff in the development of strategic initiatives and support the Manufacturing Manager of Photonics Product Realization Services (PRS)
• Drive and support AS9100 initiatives and quality objectives
• Lead and support equipment and facilities expansion
• Implement process capability monitoring and improvement, to include the 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 team to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is incorporated into future products such that they successfully pass a manufacturing readiness review prior to low-rate initial production
• Work with engineering to negotiate product specifications and print acceptance criteria
• Responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing engineering budgets, schedules and resource planning
• Travel to other CACI Locations or customer sites, as necessary (< 10% Travel)
• Perform other duties, as required
• Able to obtain/retain a government security clearance at the level required to perform the job

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading a team of highly skilled manufacturing and test engineers
• Developed manufacturing labor and material proposals in compliance to DFAR regulationsA
• bility to lead all team members though the process of solving manufacturing and test engineering issues
• Proven ability to influence design for manufacturing changes
• Proven ability to prepare and present Manufacturing & Test Readiness Reviews
• Proven ability to prepare and present Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) and MRL questionnaires in compliance to DOD MRL Deskbook standards
• Experience with ensuring engineering designs are compatible with manufacturing operation tools (i.e. MRP)
• Performed Employee Performance appraisals
• Knowledgeable in strategic planning for production efforts
• Performed capacity planning for product lines
• Thorough understanding of high volume electro-optical manufacturing and test concepts
• Knowledgeable in AS9100
• Highly self-motived 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
• Experience in the development of new product from concept to production
• Well versed in utilizing all Microsoft software applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex DOD production projects
• Four year engineering degree (BS) from an accredited college
• Ability to work in office full time
  

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• In depth knowledge of complex photonics manufacturing
• Knowledge of production test set and software development techniques
• Well versed in Lean Manufacturing with certification preferred
• Familiar with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), risk management and change management processes
• Skilled in applying analytical and statistical tools such as Mini Tab, FRACAS and DOE
• Experience with Earned Value management
• Experience applying learning curves to labor proposals
• Able to interpret and execute upon complex MSProject schedules
• Knowledge in Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and product realization
• Hands on experience with Photonics manufacturing/test equipment and tooling design
• Understands Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Holds an MBA
  

Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.