KBR, Inc

Quality Assurance Engineer

KBR, Inc$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of quality engineering experience in a regulated industry, ideally aerospace.
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100 standards and audit processes.
  • Familiarity with corrective action systems and documentation.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain quality procedures and documentation.
  • Lead root-cause investigations using structured methodologies.
  • Support and track corrective and preventive actions.
  • Conduct internal and facilitate external audits.
  • Analyze quality data to pinpoint risks and improvement areas.
  • Collaborate with teams to resolve quality issues and improve supplier performance.
  • Assist in compliance with regulatory and customer quality standards.

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules.
  • Career advancement through training and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Title:
Quality Assurance Engineer

KBR's Science and Space division is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support Axiom Space and their Safety and Mission Assurance department.

Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining quality systems and processes to ensure aerospace products and operations meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role leads root-cause analysis, corrective action activities, audits, supplier quality efforts, nonconformance resolutions and continuous improvement initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and maintain quality procedures, inspection standards, and quality system documentation.
  • Lead root-cause investigations using methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, or 8D.
  • Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities and track closure of nonconformances.
  • Conduct internal audits and support external/customer/regulatory audits.
  • Analyze quality data and trends to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
  • Work with engineering and suppliers to address material or process issues and improve supplier performance.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and operations teams to resolve quality problems.
  • Support compliance with AS9100, FAA, and customer quality requirements.
  • Assist with product and process qualification, inspection planning, and technical documentation review.


REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
  • Requirements:
    • 7+ years of quality engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or another regulated industry.
    • Strong knowledge of AS9100, audit processes, and corrective action systems.
    • Ability to read drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED minimum with 7+ years of Quality Assurance experience or a Bachelor of Science in engineering or related technical field
  • Years of Experience: 7+ of related experience


PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience with supplier quality, process improvement or process development.
  • ASQ certification such as CQE or CQA 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.

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About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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