Manufacturing Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local * * * **The Opportunity:** + Join a collaborative, growing team that values initiative, technical curiosity, and continuous improvement. We are committed to optimizing manufacturability, improving efficiency, and maintaining the highest quality standards expected in an AS9100-certified environment. + Play a key role in standing up a new manufacturing facility to support a major new program. Help shape production operations at this facility from the ground up, and work on NPI to turn innovative designs from concept into reality. + Bridge the gap between production and engineering to ensure products are manufacturable and assemblies are repeatable. + Use your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to drive measurable impacts on cost, schedule, and production flow. **Responsibilities:** + Provide hands-on production support to resolve technical issues and minimize downtime. + Develop, maintain, and approve manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, routers, and manufacturing plans through our MES, TIPSFE. + Review and redline engineering drawings, BOMs, and other documentation to enhance producibility and correct errors. + Support NPI efforts through tooling assessment and procurement, process validation, first article builds, and resource planning. + Participate in the setup and flow optimization of the production floor in the new facility. + Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions on the production floor. + Collaborate with a cross-functional team in engineering, quality, planning, and supply chain to ensure smooth production flow. + Identify and execute cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects. + Support operator training. + Use solid modeling software (SolidWorks) to design and create custom tooling as necessary. Fabricate in-house with an FDM printer or facilitate external fabrication as needed. + Uphold compliance with internal AS9100 standards, customer requirements, and QMS documentation. **Qualifications:** _Required:_ + U.S. citizen and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field). + 5+ years of relevant engineering experience supporting a production environment. + Strong understanding of process documentation, work instructions, and production flow. + Ability to read and redline engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and test procedures. + Proficient in solid modeling software for tooling design. + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively. + Proficiency with MES, ERP, and PLM systems. _Desired:_ + Experience with facility startup, production floor setup, or new program PRR activities. + Experience with NPI and transition to production. + Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and DFM/DFA practices. + Demonstrated success leading process improvement or cost reduction initiatives. - **________________________________________________________________________________________** **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. **Your potential is limitless.** So is ours. Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci) **________________________________________________________________________________________** **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. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) . The proposed salary range for this position is: $71,500 - $150,200 _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._