Manufacturing Project Lead

Company: CACI
Location: Orlando
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Manufacturing Project Lead Job Category: Production Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * The Opportunity: CACI is seeking a Manufacturing Project Lead to join our Spectrum Superiority (S2) division, supporting our Optical & Photonic Systems team we are expanding! The position will require a candidate with strong optical and/or electronics manufacturing experience and a passion to lead complex optical manufacturing programs. Our systems include high-speed electro-optics, fiber optics, and high-power lasers, that provide high-speed data communication across space and from space to ground, including links as far as 250 million miles away. Do you have a passion for leading teams building and delivering complex electro-optical systems to precise standards? Apply now and join the team! Responsibilities: You will be responsible for leading the production of one or more Photonics programs, working with the Program Manager, Lead Engineers, and development and manufacturing teams to ensure that newly developed Photonics systems are ready for efficient production, moving them into initial and then full-rate production, and delivering them to customers. Problems faced are frequently complex and require broad-based solutions that impact areas outside of your immediate responsibility. The Manufacturing Program Manager is responsible for the production of the systems, including production decisions, planning, schedule, and control account management, and ensuring production objectives are achieved. The Manufacturing Program Manager is a key interface to customers that are technically oriented, and the ability to effectively communicate with this community will be critical to success. This position will also require the ability to identify and implement evolving manufacturing and quality best practices within the team, and the ability to communicate with and influence executive leadership. The position will also include responsibility to work with development teams in adjacent organizations to Design For Manufacturing (DFM), and to support the transition to production. A successful person in this role will also contribute to improvement of entire processes or systems within the organization, leveraging personal past experience and understanding of manufacturing management best practices to drive our competitive position in the marketplace. Qualifications: Required: Five or more years of experience in a Manufacturing Project Management or other technical leadership role with a focus on the manufacture of new optical or electronic products. Solid understanding of PM principles, such as those promoted by the Project Management Institute, including demonstrated experience with a standard PM Tool Kit consisting of scheduling, budget control, and risk management. Experience successfully taking an electronics or optical system through an integrated product development process from product development to manufacturing, with an emphasis on manufacturing. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering, science, manufacturing or business discipline. U.S. Citizen. Proficiency with Microsoft Project or other scheduling tool. Exemplary verbal/written communication skills required for interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as vendors, suppliers, customers, etc. Desired: Experience working on DoD or other similar Government programs Experience managing programs to EVMS standards. PMP certification Ability to hold a Secret clearance is highly desired. Experience managing production programs over $10M in contract value. Experience in a Program Management or other technical leadership role that involved the development of hardware deliverables that specifically included lasers, fiber optics, opto-electronics, or other photonic technology. - 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. The proposed salary range for this position is: $99,800 - $219,600 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.

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