• Aerospace and Defense Quality Engineer 1

    KBR (Clearwater, FL)


    Title:

    Aerospace and Defense Quality Engineer 1

     

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    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.

    Job Summary

    Candidate will be an integral part of a fast-paced Missile Defense program team, ensuring that production schedules and customer commitments are met via conducting quality tests, inspections, process audits and validations on internal production processes and external sub-tier supplier components.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    + Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality standards for receiving, in-process, and final inspection in accordance with contract requirements.

    + Conducts tests, inspections, audits and validations to ensure process compliance with contract requirements and specifications for design, engineering, products, equipment, maintenance and services.

    + Validates that certification/calibration for operators and special processes are current.

    + Reviews, revises, or writes inspection procedures.

    + May conduct evaluations of vendors, suppliers and subcontractors.

    + Uses and cares for inspection tools, measuring and testing equipment.

    + Participates in root-cause analysis; obtains disposition and implements corrective action as needed.

    + Conducts follow-up audits to review the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.

    + Collects and uses statistical data for the monitoring and evaluation of trends.

    + May interface with customers, vendors, and various company departments to resolve quality problems and provides information.

    + Provides activity and status reports to management.

    + Works under general supervision.

    + Performs all other duties as assigned.

    Basic Qualifications

    + U.S. Citizenship Status required due to client requirement.

    + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials, supply chain, management, business or technical discipline. In lieu of formal education, equivalent experience in a related field.

    + 2 years’ 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.

    + High level of analytical ability to identify and evaluate appropriate courses of action for definition and resolution of complex problems.

    + Demonstrated self-starter & the ability to perform with minimal supervision.

    + English written and verbal communication skills to execute job duties adequately.

    + Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs.

    + Aerospace and Defense MRP experience required, SAP preferred

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Certified Green Belt or equivalent, LEAN familiar

    + Experience with Aerospace products is preferred.

    + Additional experience or training in RCCA, Process Mapping, FMEAs and Control Plans or APQP/PPAP preferred.

    + Experience using Six Sigma Plus tools preferred.

    + Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to work on multiple projects in parallel.

     

    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. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits

     

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    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.