Receiving Inspection Engineer

Job Title: Receiving Inspection EngineerJob Category: Engineering and Technical SupportTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NoneEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local* * *

The Opportunity:

The Receiving Inspection Engineer is responsible for ensuring incoming materials, components, and assemblies meet engineering, contractual, and quality requirements prior to release to production. This position provides engineering-level oversight of receiving inspection activities, supports Material Review Board (MRB) processes, develops quality control plans (QCPs), and ensures inspection methods align with engineering and program requirements. The role serves as the technical authority supporting Receiving Inspection personnel and supplier quality performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering oversight and technical guidance for receiving inspection activities to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.

• Receive incoming materials, parts, and assemblies, and verify quantities, condition, labeling, packaging, and accompanying documentation against purchase orders, packing slips, and contractual requirements.

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and technical data packages to establish inspection requirements and acceptance criteria.

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and inspection criteria for incoming materials, parts, and assemblies.

• Support and participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities including evaluation of nonconforming material, root cause analysis, and disposition development (use-as-is, repair, rework, scrap).

• Ensure proper documentation and control of nonconforming material in accordance with company quality procedures and regulatory standards.

• Provide technical support to Receiving Inspection personnel on inspection methods, measurement techniques, and interpretation of engineering documentation.

• Investigate recurring supplier defects and support corrective action activities.

• Develop and refine inspection processes to ensure adequate verification of incoming materials while maintaining production efficiency.

• Review supplier documentation, certifications, and traceability records to ensure compliance with quality and contractual requirements.

• Identify risks associated with incoming materials and escalate systemic issues affecting production or product quality.

• Support program quality teams by analyzing incoming inspection data and identifying trends related to supplier performance or recurring defects.

• Ensure receiving inspection processes comply with the company Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable industry standards (e.g., AS9100).

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in receiving inspection, manufacturing quality engineering, or supplier quality within a production environment.

• Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.

• Working knowledge of MRB processes, nonconforming material control, and corrective action methodologies.

• Experience developing inspection plans, quality control plans, or similar quality documentation.

• Proficiency with standard inspection tools and measurement equipment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to manufacturing quality issues.

Desired:

• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management Systems and audit requirements.

• Experience with electronic quality management systems such as TipQA, or similar NCR/MRB tracking systems.

• Experience supporting supplier quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions.

• Knowledge of risk-based inspection approaches and quality planning methodologies.

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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.

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:

$65,000 - $136,500CACI 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.