Technical Professional

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Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR

Program Summary

KBR Assurance Services (KAS) provides high-level professionals to satisfy the needs of our customers. We deliver full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. Our people make the world a more productive, efficient, and fascinating place, and that’s only the beginning. We are committed to provide the best value in innovative, high-quality, cost-effective solutions by continually measuring and improving our work processes. 

Job Summary

As a Quality Engineer you are expected to develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality standards for receiving, in-process, and final product inspection in accordance with contract requirements. Create and complete First Article Inspection Reports. Conduct tests, inspections, audits, and validations to ensure process compliance with contract requirements and specifications for design, engineering, products, equipment, maintenance, and services. Validate that certification/calibration for operators and special processes are current. Review, revise, or write inspection procedures. Conducts evaluations and/or surveillance of vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors. Use and care for inspection tools, measuring and testing equipment. Participate in root-cause analysis; obtain disposition and implement corrective action as needed. Conduct follow-up audits to review the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions. Collect and use statistical data for the monitoring and evaluation of trends. May interface with customers, vendors, and various company departments to resolve quality problems and provide information. Provide activity and status reports to management. Perform all other duties as assigned. Work under general supervision. Provide technical support to other personnel as needed. BA/BS degree in a technical discipline (i.e., engineering, computer science, quality assurance) with 2 years of experience. In lieu of formal education, at least 10 years of progressive experience in a related field.

Roles and Responsibilities

In this position, you will serve as the engineer for AS9102 First-Article Inspections (FAIs). You will assign, track, and manage assignments in the Clearwater, FL area. You will be required to work directly with the customer and KBR to meet quality standards and schedule expectations.

• Reviews and conducts First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Provide onsite and remote support at Customer/Supplier sites.
• Assign, track, and manage First-Article Inspection assignments of the KBR team.
• Coordinate with customers to determine schedule, requirements, and specific needs for projects and inspections.
• Ability to use AS9102 FAI generating software.
• Provide estimates, quotes, and feedback to customers during the proposal process.
• Conducts tests, inspections, audits, and validations to ensure process compliance with contract, KBR and customer requirements and specifications for design, engineering, products, equipment, maintenance, and services.
• Conducts source inspections, evaluations and/or surveillance of vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Knowledge and ability to use inspection tools, measuring and test equipment.
• Conducts sampling inspections in accordance with approved plans and procedures.
• Supports and actively participates in root-cause-analysis.
• Conducts follow-up audits to review the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.
• Collects and uses statistical data for the monitoring and evaluation of trends.
• Maintain and update QMS documents and quality contents as needed.
• Provides training and tutoring to other engineering personnel, suppliers, and contract personnel in First-Article Inspection, Six Sigma techniques, Manufacturing Process Control, variation reduction, etc.
• Provide technical leadership to coordinate implementation of advanced quality processes including statistically based variation reduction, control planning, mistake proofing, and Manufacturing
• Process Control Prepare and present metrics associated with quality trends and related improvements within the customer base.
• Prepare progress reports, program reviews as needed, to assure the highest quality and cost effectiveness.
• Provides activity and status reports to management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
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Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Status required due to client requirement.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials, supply chain, management, business or technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing/assembly operations, quality, engineering (design or manufacturing), and materials/procurement; preferably in aerospace electronics; these areas may be replaced by related military experience.
• Demonstrated self-starter & the ability to perform with minimal supervision.
• Experience in leading teams focused on problem solving and improvements.
• Good communication skills both written and oral with the ability to provide a clear vision of the strategy and processes for key stakeholders.
• High level of analytical ability to identify and evaluate appropriate courses of action for definition and resolution of complex problems.
• Ability to assess and analyze risk on a day-to-day basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of working closely with suppliers preferred.
• Certified Green Belt or equivalent; Lean Expert or Black Belt preferred.
• Experience with Automotive or Aerospace products preferred.
• Additional experience or training in RCCA, Process Mapping, FMEAs and Control Plans or APQP/PPAP preferred.
• Experience using Six Sigma Plus tools preferred.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Inclusion and Diversity at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.