Technician, Quality Inspection

KBR, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Technician, Quality Inspection to ensure compliance with quality systems in aerospace and electronic components manufacturing. You will perform inspections, calibrations, and audits, reading drawings and applying GD&T knowledge to uphold contract requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma plus 3 years of experience, with access to inspection tools and potential travel within regional/national scope.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required plus 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship Status required due to client requirement.
• Full understanding of the quality system; understanding of quality processes.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret prints/drawings and other technical documents that describe the system and processes.
• Ability to use most inspection tools, measuring and test equipment.
• Trained in the use of TQ tools.
• Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, and processes.
• Must pass Geometric Dimension & Tolerance (GD&T) test to be given by the first week of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts tests, inspections, audits, and validations to ensure process compliance with contracts, our client and KBR's KAS group requirements and specifications for design, engineering, products, equipment, maintenance and services.
• Validates that certification/calibration for operators and special processes is current.
• Conducts inspections, evaluations and/or surveillance of vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Uses and cares for inspection tools, measuring and test equipment.
• Conducts sampling inspections in accordance with approved plans and procedures.
• 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.
• Provides training and tutoring to other inspection personnel.
• Participates in design reviews to ensure inclusion of quality requirements.
• Provides activity and status reports to management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading blueprints/drawings

GD&T understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inspection tools and measuring equipment

Job description

Technician, Quality Inspection Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

KBR’s KAS program provides engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain management services to Honeywell Aerospace and its global network. Key services include First Article and Source Inspections, Supplier Performance Management, and Quality Engineering. ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, KAS ensures compliance, process improvement, and on-time delivery, and is recognized as Honeywell’s #1 rated vendor.

Job Summary

In this role, you will be required to work directly with customers to satisfy quality standards and strategy in the manufacture of aerospace and electronic components.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conducts tests, inspections, audits, and validations to ensure process compliance with contracts, our client and KBR's KAS group requirements and specifications for design, engineering, products, equipment, maintenance and services.
• Validates that certification/calibration for operators and special processes is current.
• Conducts inspections, evaluations and/or surveillance of vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Uses and cares for inspection tools, measuring and test equipment.
• Conducts sampling inspections in accordance with approved plans and procedures.
• 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.
• Provides training and tutoring to other inspection personnel.
• Participates in design reviews to ensure inclusion of quality requirements.
• Provides activity and status reports to management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required plus 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship Status required due to client requirement.
• Full understanding of the quality system; understanding of quality processes.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret prints/drawings and other technical documents that describe the system and processes.
• Ability to use most inspection tools, measuring and test equipment.
• Trained in the use of TQ tools.
• Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, and processes.
• Must pass Geometric Dimension & Tolerance (GD&T) test to be given by the first week of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC-600, IPC-610, and/or ICP-620 Certification
• Willingness to travel (regional, national, Canada) will increase the opportunity for additional hours worked (not a requirement).

Hourly pay range

Hourly pay range: $24.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

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.

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.