Quality Engineer

KBR Careers; Northford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR seeks a Quality Engineer for our Middletown, CT facility. The role spans from design through delivery, driving process improvements to meet contract objectives. You will interpret mil-specs, track NCs/MRBs, and lead CAPA actions while collaborating with multiple departments.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years QA experience (or 4–7 years with an AS degree), strong MS Office skills, and knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 regulations. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of quality assurance experience, or AS degree with 4–7 years in QA roles.
• Broad knowledge of quality assurance or quality engineering.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 regulations.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and mil-specs per contract requirements.
• Monitor NCs and MRB status to meet milestones.
• Identify production problems related to NCs and develop corrective actions.
• Initiate corrective action as appropriate.
• Lead quality issues and ensure effective CAPA processes.
• Participate in program reviews and quality metrics discussions.
• Support FAI inspection activities.
• Liaise between MRB and management to control cost and schedule.
• Develop and present training programs as needed.
• Follow standard department procedures.

Skills

Quality assurance

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

AS degree in a related technical field

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or technical discipline preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Teams or similar meeting tools

Job description

Title: Quality Engineer Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! Program Summary Quality Engineer We are currently seeking a talented Quality Engineer at our customers Middletown, CT facility.

Aerospace Quality Assurance Engineers ensure that aerospace products and systems meet established standards and requirements. They are involved in the whole production process, from design and manufacturing to testing and delivery, and they work to improve system reliability and safety.

Job Summary Develop and implement plans to accomplish Quality department objectives that support schedule and meet customer contract objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with and interpret blueprints, drawings, and mil-specs in accordance with government and/or customer contract requirements.
• Monitor status of NC’s and MRB activities to ensure milestones are accomplished.
• Identify problems in production related to NC’s and assure a plan is developed in coordination with other operating departments for implementing corrective actions.
• Initiate corrective action, if appropriate.
• Provide leadership on quality issues concerning both customers and internal to assure effective cause, corrective and preventive action; monitor for continued effectiveness.
• Participate in program reviews and product cell meetings.
• Support Quality Department FAI inspection activities.
• Serve as liaison between MRB and management to ensure requirements, cost and schedule are maintained.
• May be required to develop and present quality metrics management.
• Assist in the development and presentation of training programs, as needed.
• Follow standard departmental and company procedures as outlined by management.

Basic Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of quality assurance experience in quality assurance or related responsibilities, or AS degree in related technical field and 4 to 7 years of experience in quality assurance or related responsibilities.
• Broad knowledge of a general technical field such as quality assurance or quality engineering.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 regulations.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 regulations.
• must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or Technical discipline preferred with applicable experience.
• Working knowledge of aerospace quality practices and industry standards.
• Strong computer skills with high level proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel and PowerPoint as well as comfortability working with virtual communication and meeting tools such as Teams or similar.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience with project management and facilitation.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Ability to identify risks and mitigating actions to achieve positive results.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interface within and between culturally diverse organizations, data, define actions, and implement solutions.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for implementing solutions.
• Knowledge and application of statistical analysis methods is preferred.
• Excellent team building skills, creating constructive and open environments for sharing data.
• Experience with Aerospace products.
• Demonstrated leadership capability to drive step change improvements in quality performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and manage the activities of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including ability to interpret data, define actions, and implement solutions.
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for implementing solutions.
• Adept in soliciting facts and opinions from all team members and creating a constructive and open environment for sharing data.
• Capable of making fact-based decisions and communicating with team members as to why certain facts or recommendations prevailed over others.

HOURLY: $40-45

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• 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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.