Quality Focal Point - Mechanical/Industrial Engineer
CACI International Inc. · Crane, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $62k–$129k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at CACI International Inc. (industrial) in Crane, MO. Develop, maintain, and ensure the implementation of the organization's Quality Plan.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, ISO 9001, Internal audits, SolidWorks
- Base pay
- $62k–$129k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $90k–$136k. This one lists $62k–$129k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 23 quality engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 22 other live quality postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- About 19% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $100k–$136k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 70%
- ✓ Six Sigma 65%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 43%
- ✓ ISO 9001 39%
- ✓ Lean 39%
- FMEA 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SolidWorks, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
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Full description from CACI International Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
The Opportunity
CACI is seeking a Quality Focal Point to support our customer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division . The successful candidate will serve as the Quality Focal Point (QFP) and contribute to the continuous improvement, process optimization, and documentation control efforts within the division.
The role requires expertise in ISO 9001:2015 standards, quality management systems, and process improvement methodologies (such as Lean Six Sigma), with the primary responsibility for supporting the development and maintenance of the division's quality program. This includes providing oversight of documentation, reporting, audits, and training while ensuring adherence to both internal and external standards.
responsibilities
as outlined in NSWCCRANEINST 4855.1 "Crane Management System."
- ◆Obtain and maintain NSWC Crane QFP certifications within 18 months, and begin with a foundational knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards.
- ◆Develop, maintain, and ensure the implementation of the organization's Quality Plan.
- ◆Generate and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various processes, including document control, customer satisfaction, risk management, and other required quality functions.
- ◆Provide technical assistance in reviewing and preparing quality standards, specifications, and other supporting documentation.
- ◆Act as an alternate Document Custodian when necessary, ensuring proper document control and adherence to quality management procedures.
Qualifications
- ✓U.S. Citizenship (required to obtain a DoD Secret clearance)
- ✓Interim or Active Secret Clearance prior to start
- ✓Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field (Quality Management, Engineering, or similar) or equivalent experience.
- ✓3+ years of experience in mechanical design, production engineering, or manufacturing support
- ✓Quality Functional Proficiency (QFP) Level II Certification (minimum requirement, within 18 months)
- ✓Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification preferred. NSWC Crane QFP certification must be obtained within 18 months.
- ✓Experience with ISO 9001:2015 standards and quality management systems.
- ✓Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- ✓Strong understanding of document management, including document control and records management.
- ✓Experience with process documentation, auditing, and performance reviews.
- ✓Experience preparing and reviewing technical data packages, drawings, and engineering change proposals.
- ✓Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
- ✓Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.
- ✓Effective communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple technical disciplines.
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- ✓Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Project), Adobe Acrobat, and quality management software.
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
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Quality Focal Point – Mechanical/Industrial Engineer
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Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support
Time Type: Full time
Quality Management Support
- •Perform QFP roles and
Continuous Improvement Support
- •Support the Electro-Optic Technology Division’s continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
- •Actively participate in CI events, such as Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement projects.
- •Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement, providing recommendations and solutions.
- •Utilize continuous improvement tools such as Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Flowcharting, Auditing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and others to drive enhancements.
- •Document and analyze data for key metrics, track progress, and contribute to CI initiatives from initiation to closure.
Program Support
- •Provide comprehensive support to programs and projects within the division, including document management and the development of division-level processes.
- •Coordinate with engineering and project leaders to optimize workflows and enhance efficiency.
- •Schedule and facilitate meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes with action items.
- •Prepare status reports, action item correspondence, and data for resource-related issues.
- •Perform assessments to ensure adherence to ISO standards and contribute to the preparation for external audits and evaluations.
Meeting Support
- •Participate in corporate quality forums and meetings to gather and disseminate information on ongoing quality efforts and initiatives.
- •Engage with quality leadership, management, stakeholders, and employees to communicate and execute quality actions.
Data Maintenance & Distribution
- •Manage and control organizational quality documents, including tracking, retaining, and dispositioning documents according to their lifecycle.
- •Serve as a formal Document Custodian when required, ensuring that the "Master Control List" aligns with the records management "Records File Plan."
- •Ensure the effective management of the division’s records program in accordance with SECNAV M-5216.5, NSWCCRANEINST 5216.1B, and other applicable requirements.
