Aerospace Quality Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical insurance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Greer, SC is seeking an Aerospace Quality Engineer to lead First Article Inspections, manage FAI assignments, and ensure compliance with AS9102 and customer requirements.

You will work with the KBR Assurance Services team to coordinate with suppliers and customers, and to meet quality and schedule targets. The role requires hands-on quality engineering experience in aerospace, RCCA, and Six Sigma, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing AS9102 First Article Inspections and related Forms 1-3.
• Experience reviewing PFMEAs and manufacturing processes to reduce scrap.
• Proven RCCA experience with quality and manufacturing engineers.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to client requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead FAIs and coordinate with customers on schedules and requirements.
• Provide on-site and remote support at customer sites in SC.
• Use inspection tools and test equipment to verify conformance.
• Develop and deliver metrics on quality trends and improvements.
• Mentor engineering personnel in FAI and Six Sigma methods.
• Prepare progress reports and status updates for management.

Skills

AS9102 FAI

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

Team Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AS9102 Software

Measurement Equipment

PFMEA Review

Job description

Title:

Aerospace Quality Engineer

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

KBR Assurance Services (KAS) delivers 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.

Job Summary

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

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to prepare AS9102 First Article Inspections, including ballooned drawings and Forms 1, 2, and 3, and support related FAI activities such as reviews, measurements, and expediting.
• Capability to review build operations and PFMEAs, recommending improvements to reduce scrap, minimize quality notifications, and mitigate potential audit findings.
• Experience conducting root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities in collaboration with quality and manufacturing engineering.
• 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.
• 2 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. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.