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Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

KBR's KAS program division provides critical engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain management services to Honeywell Aerospace and its global network. Key offerings include First Article Inspections, Source Inspections, Supplier Performance Management, and Quality Engineering. Certified to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D, KAS ensures compliance, process improvement, and timely delivery through expert project managers and supply chain specialists. KBR is recognized as Honeywell’s #1 rated vendor, demonstrating its commitment to excellence in the aerospace sector.

Job Summary

This position will be part of the Field Quality Engineering Team at KBR. In this position you will be responsible for the execution and subsequent review and approval of the customers suppliers First Articles per AS9102 and performing Self Release audits at suppliers per the customer requirements.  

Roles and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for quality assurance processes including, but not limited to, First Article Inspection Requirements (FAIR), Self-Release and product audits, as well as coordination of Quality System (AS 9100) compliance audits and special process oversight.

 Evaluate prospective supplier quality systems and conduct gap analysis where required

Evaluate procedures for compliance to contractual and regulatory requirements (including international regulation coordination issues)

Prepare and present metrics associated with quality trends and related improvements within the supply base.

Prepare progress reports, program reviews as needed, to assure the highest quality and cost effectiveness from the suppliers

Train associates, suppliers, and contract personnel in Six Sigma techniques, Manufacturing Process Control, variation reduction, etc.

Perform other duties as assigned

Control, variation reduction, quality requirement compliance, Six Sigma, and other Honeywell sponsored supplier initiatives

Basic Qualifications

3 years of experience working 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.

US citizen required due to client contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience with 5 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.

Experience in Supplier Quality as a field representative performing various audits.

Experience with QA systems such as AS9100, ISO, Conducting Audits, and Corrective Actions.

Experience with use of NetInspect.

Ability to interact with all levels of supplier management.

Proven track record with supplier oversight

Experience in leading teams focused on problem solving and improvements.

Good communication skills 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.

Salary Range: 98,000 to 110,000

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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