Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a cleared Quality Engineer to support a US Army Product Manager at Ft Belvoir, VA. Help plan, develop, implement, and manage Quality on assigned programs over their life cycle, ensuring that contractors meet their responsibilities for product quality in accordance with contract requirements, and that systems fielded to Soldiers are of high quality and meet user requirements. Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities:

• Develop quality input for program management documents to include acquisition plans and strategies, source selection evaluation plans, supportability strategies, system engineering plans, statements of work, and specifications, and ensure appropriate contract clauses are called out in contracts.
• Coordinate with product managers, users, ATEC, and other Government agencies as needed to translate operational and mission needs into practical system concepts and specifications.
• Help review and evaluate system performance, assess risk, and make recommendations with respect to product acceptability.
• Assure compliance with contractual scope, schedules, specifications, and other requirements, and when appropriate, recommend program and contract changes.
• Help develop or evaluate sampling plans based on MIL-STD-1916, ANSI Z1.4, or other industry standards.
• May participate in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and conferences as the quality engineer on assigned programs.
• Evaluate design efforts to ensure all appropriate environmental and performance issues have been considered and addressed.
• Review and ensure adequacy of all test plans, procedures, and reports for assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.
• Monitor testing to ensure test is being conducted in accordance with approved procedures, and report results to the PM.
• Ensure effective root cause corrective action for all failures as well as adequacy of validation and implementation plans.
• Help evaluate engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations for quality impact, and conduct physical and functional configuration audits.
• Assist preparation of contract letters for Quality Lead and COR signature for review of all quality related contract data.
• Maintain all quality data and metrics on Quality-Test SharePoint site.
• Assist with audits of contractor quality management systems and system assembly and test procedures, to ensure contractor adherence to ISO 9001, the specification, and to all contract requirements.
• Help evaluate contractor quality data, metrics, and process controls.
• Work with contractors to improve their quality system, processes and implementation of process controls.
• Conduct continuing review and evaluation of system performance through review of reports, correspondence, data bases, field data, product and process audits, and observation of internal operations.
• Assist in preparation of Product Assurance Suitability Statement for material release.
• Ensure product quality deficiency reports (PQDR) are adequately addressed.
• Work with DCMA and monitor support provided on PM programs, ensure establishment of quality assurance letters of instruction (QALIs) and/or memoranda of agreement (MOA) where required, and review DCMA surveillance plans for adequacy.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active secret security clearance.
• BS Engineering or equivalent and >5 years' relevant experience.
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality System Requirements Familiarity.

Desired:

• Experience supporting an Army Project or Product Manager office.
• Knowledge of and experience as Lead auditor of ISO 9001:2015 Quality System Requirements.
• Subject matter expert for Quality, and has the ability to lead Quality efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight from the Government lead.

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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.

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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 .

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.