Aerospace Sr Quality Engineer

KBR Whittier, CA
aerospace engineer aerospace people manufacturing engineering compliance operations management supplier quality oversight variation variation reduction
January 15, 2023
KBR
Whittier, CA
FULL_TIME

Title:

Aerospace Sr Quality Engineer

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. KBRs areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

Our people make the world a more productive, efficient and fascinating place. And thats only the beginning.

In compliance with the U.S. federal governments vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.

This is a full time Supplier Quality Engineering role for the Whittier, CA area. In this position, you will be required to work directly with suppliers and KBR to satisfy quality standards, strategy and schedule expectations in the manufacturing of aerospace and electronic components.

As a Field Quality Representative, you will be required to interact with all levels of supplier management. Organizationally, you will report directly to the Manager of Field Quality Engineers.

You will be expected to travel in support of a variety of supplier oversight functions, spending a majority of your time at supplier facilities. As our clients point of contact (POC) within the supply base in the direct support of OEM site requirements, you will:


  • Provide technical leadership to coordinate implementation of advanced quality processes including statistically based variation reduction, control planning, mistake proofing, and Manufacturing Process Control.


  • 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


Success Factors:


  • 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. In addition, you will be responsible for training and deployment of Manufacturing Process.


  • Control, variation reduction, quality requirement compliance, Six Sigma, and other Client sponsored supplier initiatives.


Qualifications :

Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.


  • US citizen required due to client contracts.


  • 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.


Additional Qualifications:


  • 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.


In compliance with the U.S. federal governments vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.

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.

KBR Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:


  • We Value Our People We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.


  • We Deliver We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.


  • We Are People of Integrity We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing whats right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.


  • We Empower We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.


  • We Are a Team of Teams We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.


We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

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