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Energy Job Search • Greer, South Carolina, United States
Salary: 401K plan with compa
Role & seniority: Aerospace Quality Engineer (mid-level) focused on First-Article Inspections (FAIs) within a KBR program.
Stack/tools: AS9102 FAI software; quality management system (QMS) documents; inspection tools and metrology equipment; Six Sigma techniques (Green Belt/Black Belt preferred); data analysis for trends; root-cause analysis methods; capability in APQP/PPAP, RCCA, process mapping, FMEAs, and control plans.
Lead and conduct FAIs; assign, track, and manage FAI workstream for KBR team; coordinate with customers on schedules and requirements.
Perform on-site/remote inspections, source inspections, audits, validations, and surveillance of vendors/subcontractors; ensure compliance with contract and customer specs.
Develop technical leadership, provide training, prepare proposals/quotes, report metrics, and drive continuous improvement (variation reduction, MPC, control plans); maintain QMS content.
U.S. citizenship; bachelor’s in engineering/related field or equivalent experience.
2+ years in manufacturing/quality/engineering roles (aerospace electronics preferred); strong problem solving and communication; ability to work with minimal supervision.
Experience with inspections, measurement tools, and data-driven quality programs; risk assessment capability.
Green Belt/Lean Expert/Black Belt; experience with suppliers; automotive or aerospace product exposure.
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Aerospace Quality Engineer
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Program Summary
KBR Assurance Services (KAS) 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.
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Job Summary
In this position, you will serve as the engineer for AS9102 First-Article Inspections (FAIs). You will assign, track, and manage assignments in the Greer, SC area. You will be required to work directly with the customer and KBR to meet quality standards and schedule expectations.
Roles And 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.
Basic Qualifications
U. S. Citizenship Status required due to client requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
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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