KBR Careers · 8 hours ago
Aerospace Quality Engineer
Greer, South Carolina
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKBR is a company that delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions to improve operational readiness and drive innovation. The Aerospace Quality Engineer will be responsible for conducting First Article Inspections, managing assignments, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reviews and conducts First Article Inspections (FAIs)
Provide onsite and remote support at Customer/Supplier sites
Assign, track, and manage First-Article Inspection assignments of the KBR team
Coordinate with customers to determine schedule, requirements, and specific needs for projects and inspections
Ability to use AS9102 FAI generating software
Provide estimates, quotes, and feedback to customers during the proposal process
Conducts tests, inspections, audits, and validations to ensure process compliance with contract, KBR and customer requirements and specifications for design, engineering, products, equipment, maintenance, and services
Conducts source inspections, evaluations and/or surveillance of vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
Knowledge and ability to use inspection tools, measuring and test equipment
Conducts sampling inspections in accordance with approved plans and procedures
Supports and actively 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
Maintain and update QMS documents and quality contents as needed
Provides training and tutoring to other engineering personnel, suppliers, and contract personnel in First-Article Inspection, Six Sigma techniques, Manufacturing Process Control, variation reduction, etc
Provide technical leadership to coordinate implementation of advanced quality processes including statistically based variation reduction, control planning, mistake proofing, and Manufacturing Process Control Prepare and present metrics associated with quality trends and related improvements within the customer base
Prepare progress reports, program reviews as needed, to assure the highest quality and cost effectiveness
Provides activity and status reports to management
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Status required due to client requirement
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, materials, supply chain, management, business or technical discipline or equivalent experience
2 years of experience in manufacturing/assembly operations, quality, engineering (design or manufacturing), and materials/procurement; preferably in aerospace electronics; these areas may be replaced by related military experience
Demonstrated self-starter & the ability to perform with minimal supervision
Experience in leading teams focused on problem solving and improvements
Good communication skills both written and oral with the ability to provide a clear vision of the strategy and processes for key stakeholders
High level of analytical ability to identify and evaluate appropriate courses of action for definition and resolution of complex problems
Ability to assess and analyze risk on a day-to-day basis
Preferred
Proven track record of working closely with suppliers preferred
Certified Green Belt or equivalent; Lean Expert or Black Belt preferred
Experience with Automotive or Aerospace products preferred
Additional experience or training in RCCA, Process Mapping, FMEAs and Control Plans or APQP/PPAP preferred
Experience using Six Sigma Plus tools preferred
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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