Aerospace Source Inspection Technician – Travel & Field QA

KBR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Training and development

Job summary

Quality Inspector - Aerospace Source Inspection at KBR in Buffalo, NY, conducts source inspections at supplier facilities to ensure compliance with customer, contractual and quality system requirements for aerospace components. The role requires travel to supplier locations in Buffalo and surrounding areas, strong inspection experience, and professionalism in customer and supplier interactions.

The successful candidate will work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, manufacturing, electronics, or related field.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to customer requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of quality systems, inspection methodologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience using standard inspection and measurement tools.
• Knowledge of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Conduct source inspections at supplier facilities.
• Verify compliance with customer requirements, engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders and industry standards.
• Perform visual, dimensional and documentation inspections.
• Use precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread gauges).
• Verify calibration and certification status for inspection equipment.
• Review manufacturing and quality documentation (certifications, travelers, inspection reports, material traceability, test data).
• Complete inspection reports accurately and within timelines.
• Communicate professionally with suppliers, customers, and internal KBR personnel.
• Maintain qualifications, certifications, training and medical requirements (vision exams, GD&T, etc.).
• Support safety and operational excellence through near-miss reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Communication

Travel ability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Thread gauges

Job description

Quality Inspector - Aerospace Source Inspection at KBR in Buffalo, NY, conducts source inspections at supplier facilities to ensure compliance with customer, contractual and quality system requirements for aerospace components. The role requires travel to supplier locations in Buffalo and surrounding areas, strong inspection experience, and professionalism in customer and supplier interactions.

The successful candidate will work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple