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CACI International Inc
CACI International Inc
CybersecurityDefenseGovernment
CACI International Inc is a U.S.-based government contractor serving national security, defense, and federal civilian customers. Its teams develop and support technology and professional services spanning cybersecurity, digital operations, enterprise IT modernization, electronic warfare, counter-unmanned systems, space and optical communications, DevSecOps software, mission engineering, and logistics. As a large prime contractor, CACI combines software, analytics, sensing, and hardware to help government organizations address evolving threats and modernize complex technology architectures.
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Senior Manufacturing Excellence Engineer

Apply Lean and Six Sigma methods across CACI aerospace and defense manufacturing operations. Lead improvement events and DMAIC projects while supporting smart factory adoption and production-floor problem-solving.

USUnited StatesCTConnecticutFLFloridaNYNew YorkVAVirginia
$105,100 – $231,100 / year
On-siteFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredEngineer

Description

  • Implement and maintain the site’s manufacturing excellence framework.
  • Help site leaders assess manufacturing excellence maturity and conduct audits.
  • Track site performance metrics and report progress to local and corporate leaders.
  • Connect site teams with the enterprise manufacturing excellence organization.
  • Organize, facilitate, and complete Kaizen and rapid improvement events.
  • Lead Six Sigma DMAIC projects to address quality, cost, and delivery issues.
  • Use Lean methods to improve production lines and processes.
  • Train supervisors, engineers, and production staff in Lean and Six Sigma basics.
  • Assist with trials of smart factory and digital manufacturing tools.
  • Work with site engineering and IT/OT teams to incorporate technology into standard work.
  • Share production-floor feedback on the usability and adoption of manufacturing technology.
  • Help teams use structured problem-solving methods during urgent manufacturing issues.
  • Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality escapes, capacity gaps, and delivery risks.

Requirements

  • Bring at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement, or operations.
  • Have direct experience in aerospace and defense or a comparably regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Hold a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
  • Demonstrate a record of leading DMAIC projects through completion with measurable outcomes.
  • Have hands-on experience planning and facilitating Kaizen or rapid improvement events with cross-functional teams and hourly production staff.
  • Apply 5S, value stream mapping, standard work, visual management, SMED, and error-proofing directly on the production floor.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering, or a related field; equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience is also accepted.
  • Be comfortable working on the production floor and facilitating change with supervisors and hourly teams.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred.
  • Experience in AS9100- or NADCAP-governed manufacturing environments is preferred.
  • Familiarity with MES/MOM, IIoT, digital work instructions, or smart factory and digital manufacturing concepts is preferred.
  • Experience with structured problem-solving, 8D, and root cause and corrective action for major quality or delivery issues is preferred.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off
  • Extensive learning resources
  • Competitive compensation
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Wellness programs
  • Financial benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Family support benefits
  • Continuing education benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Learning and development opportunities

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