Aerospace Quality Inspector: Precision & Compliance

KBR, Inc; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking a Quality Inspector who will perform detailed inspections of mechanical components, assemblies, and installations to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications and aerospace quality standards. The role supports production, overhaul, and depot activities to maintain conformity and airworthiness.

The inspector will use precision measurement tools, verify AS9100/FAA/DoD and customer requirements, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 4+ years of experience performing mechanical inspection in aerospace, aviation, or regulated manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Working knowledge of aerospace quality systems and inspection practices.
• Experience using precision measurement and inspection tools.
• Proficient with basic computer systems and electronic quality records.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, final, and receiving inspections of mechanical parts, assemblies, and systems per drawings, specs, and work instructions.
• Verify compliance with AS9100, FAA, DoD, contract requirements, and internal quality procedures.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Use precision measurement tools and inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, torque tools, borescopes).
• Document inspection results accurately in records, routers, and quality systems.
• Identify nonconformances; support root cause and corrective action activities.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve inspection issues.
• Support audits by providing records, evidence, and technical input.
• Ensure compliance with configuration control, FOD prevention, and safety requirements.
• Maintain calibration awareness of inspection equipment.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T interpretation

Attention to detail

Documentation

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Assoc/Tech cert in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Torque tools

Borescopes

Job description

KBR, Inc is seeking a Quality Inspector who will perform detailed inspections of mechanical components, assemblies, and installations to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications and aerospace quality standards. The role supports production, overhaul, and depot activities to maintain conformity and airworthiness.

The inspector will use precision measurement tools, verify AS9100/FAA/DoD and customer requirements, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams