Lead Metrology Technician

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

Job summary

KBR Government Solutions is seeking a Lead Metrology Technician to support the Metrology Program. The role involves calibrating IMTE, guiding workflow with technicians, and providing training to ensure quality calibration services for government customers.

The position requires extensive calibration experience, strong leadership, and adherence to Quality Systems and safety standards. Candidates with PMEL/TMDE training are preferred, and U.S. citizenship is required for client access.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of directly related metrology experience.
• U.S. Citizenship due to client requirements.
• PMEL/TMDE or calibration school preferred.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations on dimensional, physical, and electrical equipment.
• Calibrate standards used in calibrations.
• Ensure documentation conforms to Quality Systems requirements.
• Perform complex configuration and tests of equipment according to instructions, blueprints, schematic sketches and prescribed testing procedures.
• Proficient in understanding engineering drawings for fixtures.
• Provide training and coverage for lab activities.
• Develop calibration procedures and uncertainty analyses.
• Follow HS&E safety practices and work with the team.

Skills

Leadership

Quality documentation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

PMEL calibration training

Tools

IndySoft

GD&T

CAD

CMM basics

Fluke Met/Team

Job description

Program Summary

KBR Government Solutions 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.

Title

Lead Metrology Technician

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

KBR Government Solutions 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

Lead Metrology Technician will provide day-to-day support for the Metrology Program Calibrating IMTE and guiding workflow with other technicians. Lead Technician will be involved with providing training and coverage for lab activities to support customers. Will assist Lab Manager in monitoring trends through calibration metrics.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations on dimensional, physical, and electrical equipment.
• Calibrate standards used in calibrations.
• Ensure documentation conforms to Quality Systems requirements.
• Perform complex configuration and tests of equipment according to instructions, blueprints, schematic sketches and/or prescribed testing procedures.
• Use common laboratory measuring, calibrating, and test equipment.
• Proficient at understanding work instructions, and site procedures.
• Proficient in understanding engineering drawings for custom gages and fixtures.
• Proficient in surface plate layouts using sine plates, compound sine plates, and sine bars.
• Proficient in calibration of hand tools, including internal and external micrometers, plug gages, ring gages, thread gages, and dial/test indicators.
• Perform work safely, in compliance with HS&E requirements, and takes actions to ensure a safe working environment.
• Interact effectively with others to produce the desired results.
• Participate constructively in the utilization of process improvement methods to provide timely, cost-effective, quality services.
• Apply advanced skills in area of specialization.
• Participate in development of calibration procedures and uncertainty analysis.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferred, or applicable technical training and certifications and 7 years of directly related experience. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Formal training from a military, PMEL, TMDE or calibration school is preferred.
• Previous customer service experience is a plus
• Leads and directs the work of others in the absence of the supervisor.
• U.S. Citizenship Status required due to client requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• IndySoft, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), CAD, CMM basics, Fluke Met/Team experience is a plus.
• Proficient using Microsoft technology, including Excel
• Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.

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.

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.

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