Quality Technician/Engineer

Title:
Quality Technician/Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Program Summary:

The Quality Inspection Technician is responsible for performing detailed inspections of mechanical components, assemblies, and installations to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and applicable aerospace quality standards. This role supports production, overhaul, and/or depot-level activities and plays a key role in maintaining product conformity and airworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, final, and receiving inspections of mechanical parts, assemblies, and systems in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

• Verify compliance with applicable standards and requirements, including AS9100, FAA, DoD, customer contractual requirements, and internal quality procedures.

• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, technical orders, and customer requirements.

• Use precision measurement tools and inspection equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, torque tools, borescopes).

• Document inspection results accurately and completely within inspection records, routers, and quality systems.

• Identify, document, and process nonconformances; support root cause and corrective action activities as required.

• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Engineering to resolve inspection issues and clarify requirements.

• Support audits (internal, customer, regulatory) by providing inspection records, objective evidence, and technical input.

• Ensure compliance with configuration control, FOD prevention, and safety requirements.

• Maintain inspection equipment calibration awareness and proper handling of measuring devices.

• Possesses an adaptable character and passion for sustainable process improvement and compliance

• Will promote a "culture of quality and compliance" within a dynamic team environment meeting both internal and external customer requirements

• Will contribute to project teams as needed or assigned

• Perform product inspection, testing, and calibration functions by inspecting parts

• Capable of managing several tasks at once, balancing competing priorities, and consistently meeting deadlines.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Technology preferred.

• 4+ years of experience performing mechanical inspection in an aerospace, aviation, or regulated manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.

• Working knowledge of aerospace quality systems and inspection practices.

• Experience using precision measurement and inspection tools.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and audit-ready documentation.

• Proficient with basic computer systems and electronic quality records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, MRO, or depot-level maintenance environments.

• Familiarity with AS9100, FAA, DoD, or customer-specific quality requirements.

• IPC 610/620 Training and Certification

• Prior exposure to MRB processes, nonconformance reporting, and corrective actions.

• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance, if applicable.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in a production environment.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 30 lbs as required.

• Ability to work with mechanical components and inspection tools safely and effectively.

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.