Manufacturing Excellence Engineer

The Opportunity:

The Manufacturing Excellence Engineer is the site-level practitioner responsible for deploying and sustaining the enterprise Operational Excellence (Manufacturing Excellence) framework at their assigned manufacturing facility. This role translates enterprise Manufacturing Excellence strategy - set by the VP, Manufacturing Excellence and corporate Manufacturing Excellence team - into hands-on execution: running Kaizen and Rapid Improvement Events, leading Lean and Six Sigma projects, and coaching site personnel and supervisors in daily continuous improvement practice.

This is a senior level individual contributor role (more than 10 years of relevant experience) who is comfortable working directly on the production floor, facilitating improvement events with hourly and salaried teams, and serving as the site's go-to resource for Lean, Six Sigma, and event-based improvement methodology.

This role is the execution backbone of the enterprise Manufacturing Excellence organization - the practitioner who turns framework and strategy into results on a specific production floor. It is well suited to a mid-career Lean/Six Sigma professional who wants to build deep, hands-on site expertise as a path toward future Manufacturing Excellence leadership roles.

Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Excellence Framework Execution

• Deploy the enterprise Manufacturing Excellence framework at the site level, following corporate standard work, assessment methodology, and maturity model rather than developing a site-specific approach.

• Support site leadership in preparing for and responding to Manufacturing Excellence maturity assessments and audits, ensuring the site's standard work and visual management are current and defensible.

• Maintain site-level Manufacturing Excellence metrics and report progress to site leadership and the corporate Manufacturing Excellence team on a regular cadence.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the site and the enterprise Manufacturing Excellence organization, escalating barriers to deployment and sharing site-level lessons learned back to the broader network.

Lean, Six Sigma & Event-Based Improvement

• Plan, facilitate, and close out Kaizen events and Rapid Improvement Events at the site, from chartering through results tracking and sustainment.

• Lead Six Sigma (DMAIC) improvement projects addressing site-level quality, cost, and delivery gaps, applying appropriate statistical tools and rigor.

• Apply core Lean tools - value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, visual management, error-proofing (poka-yoke), SMED - to specific production lines and processes.

• Coach and develop site supervisors, engineers, and hourly team members in Lean and Six Sigma fundamentals, building local capability rather than creating dependency on the Manufacturing Excellence function.

Manufacturing Technology & Smart Factory Support

• Support site-level pilots of smart factory and digital manufacturing tools (MES/MOM, digital work instructions, IIoT-connected equipment) as directed by the enterprise technology roadmap.

• Partner with site engineering and IT/OT resources to ensure new technology deployments are integrated into standard work rather than operating as standalone tools.

• Provide floor-level feedback on the practical usability and adoption of new manufacturing technology, informing the enterprise Manufacturing Excellence team's broader rollout decisions.

Rapid Response Support

• Serve as a site-level resource for structured problem-solving (e.g., 8D, containment/root cause/corrective action) when urgent manufacturing issues arise, working under the direction of site leadership and the enterprise Manufacturing Excellence team.
• Support root cause investigation and corrective action closure for significant quality escapes, capacity shortfalls, or delivery risks affecting the site.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement, or operations experience, including direct experience in the aerospace and defense industry or a comparably regulated manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; demonstrated experience leading DMAIC projects to completion with measurable results.

• Hands-on experience planning and facilitating Kaizen or Rapid Improvement Events, including with cross-functional and hourly production teams.

• Working knowledge of core Lean tools (5S, value stream mapping, standard work, visual management, SMED, error-proofing) with direct application experience on a production floor.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor and facilitating change with production supervisors and hourly teams, not solely producing analysis from a desk.

Desired:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Exposure to AS9100/NADCAP-governed manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with smart factory/digital manufacturing concepts (MES/MOM, IIoT, digital work instructions) and interest in supporting technology pilots.

• Experience supporting or participating in structured problem-solving (8D, root cause/corrective action) for significant quality or delivery issues.

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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

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.